YouTube to TXT

Paste a YouTube URL — receive a clean plain-text transcript in minutes.

Only upload content you own or have permission to transcribe.

Files are processed on secure servers and deleted right after your download completes. We do not train models on your audio.

End-to-end encryption
Auto-delete after processing
GDPR compliant
WER < 5% on clear audio
90+ languages
1 h audio in ~15 min

About the Speech to Text for TXT

Skip the download step. Paste a YouTube link and SaydiScribe fetches the audio, transcribes every word and returns a clean plain-text transcript with punctuation, timestamps and speaker labels.

Works with public videos, live-stream VODs, Shorts and playlists. Long lectures, podcast episodes and interviews are all handled the same way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to download the YouTube video first?

No. Paste the URL and SaydiScribe handles fetching and audio extraction server-side.

Does it work on private or age-restricted videos?

Only public videos are supported. For private content, download the file yourself and use the upload flow.

Can I transcribe a full playlist?

Yes. Paste the playlist URL and every episode is queued as a batch job.

What does it cost?

The free tier covers short videos up to 30 minutes. Longer or bulk jobs move to pay-per-use pricing.

How accurate is a TXT generated from YouTube?

Typical accuracy is 90–98% on clear audio, matching the file-upload flow. Music-heavy or noisy videos score lower.

About the TXT output

TXT is the universal plain-text transcript. Open it in any editor, paste into notes, or feed it to search and AI tools.

TypePlain text
QualityUniversal
Size / min~1 KB
CompatibilityAny editor

How to convert YouTube videos to TXT

Copy the YouTube link (or any public audio / video URL).
Paste it into the SaydiScribe box and pick the source language.
Press Transcribe. SaydiScribe fetches the audio and runs speech recognition automatically.
Review the transcript, edit anything you like, then download the TXT file.

Output formats compared

Format	Type	Quality	Compatibility
TXT ✓	Plain text	Universal	Any editor
SRT	Subtitle	Timed	Video players
VTT	Subtitle	Timed	Web players
DOCX	Document	Formatted	Word / Docs
PDF	Document	Print-ready	Any editor
JSON	Structured	Verbatim	APIs / apps
CSV	Structured	Timestamps	Spreadsheets