Accessing YouTube Video Transcripts Made Easy

Aug 4, 2024

How to View and Get the Transcript from YouTube Videos

Introduction

  • Guide on accessing transcripts from YouTube videos.
  • Encouragement to subscribe to the channel.

Accessing YouTube

  1. Go to youtube.com.
  2. Use a computer or mobile device (browser must access the desktop version).

Finding the Video

  • Navigate to your channel or desired video.
  • Example: Searching for "How to watch Netflix with friends."

Displaying the Transcript

  1. Pause the video.
  2. Scroll down below the video player.
  3. Tap on the three dots on the right side.
  4. Select Show transcript to open the transcript window.

Navigating the Transcript

  • Scroll through the transcript.
  • Click on the timestamp to jump to specific parts of the video.
  • To remove timestamps, click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the transcript window and select Toggle timestamps.

Searching for Keywords

  • Use Ctrl + F (or Command + F on Mac) to search for keywords (e.g., "iPhone").
  • This will highlight every instance of the keyword in the transcript.

Copying the Transcript

  1. Select the section to copy by clicking and dragging over the text.
  2. Right-click and select Copy.
  3. Paste it into a notepad or document for further formatting.

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to leave a like if the guide was helpful.