YouTube transcript generator
Paste a YouTube link and get the full transcript with timestamps, even on your phone, where YouTube won't let you copy it. Then ask your AI anything about the video.
That's an example. Create a free account and read yours for real; it works on anything public.
How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video?
On a computer, click …more under the video, then Show transcript. In the YouTube app, open the description and tap Show transcript at the bottom; you can read it but not copy it, and YouTube's mobile website has no transcript at all. To copy it on any device, or ask questions about it, paste the link into ChatGPT or Claude with Puley connected.
Two ways to get a YouTube transcript
The free way works. The Puley way is one message, on any device, and you can ask about the result.
On YouTube
Free; copying only works on a computer
- On a computer, open the video and click …more under the title.
- At the bottom of the description, click Show transcript. It opens next to the video.
- Select the text and copy it. In the YouTube app the transcript opens the same way, but you can't select or copy it.
With Puley
In ChatGPT or Claude, on any device
- Copy the video's link: Share, then Copy link.
- Paste it into ChatGPT or Claude and ask: “Get the transcript of this video.”
- Copy it, or ask: “What did she say about pricing?”, “List every tool mentioned.”
What people do with a YouTube transcript
Ask in plain words. Your AI does the rest with what Puley reads.
Ways to get a YouTube transcript
An honest look at the options, including the free ones.
| Option | Cost | On a phone | Copy the text | Ask questions about it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube's Show transcript | Free | Read only, in the app | On a computer | No |
| Gemini app | Free | Yes | Mostly summaries | Yes, YouTube only |
| Transcript websites and extensions | Free, often with limits | Some | Yes | Some |
| Puley in ChatGPT or Claude | Free to start | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Checked October 2026.
YouTube transcripts: questions
Why can't I copy the transcript in the YouTube app?
The app shows the transcript in a panel that doesn't let you select text, and YouTube's mobile website has no transcript at all. On a computer you can select and copy it by hand. Puley gives you the full text on any device.
What if a video has no Show transcript button?
Some videos have no captions, so YouTube has no transcript to show. Puley transcribes the audio itself when there are no captions.
Can ChatGPT read a YouTube video from a link on its own?
Usually not. It can't play the video and often can't get the captions, so it guesses from the title and description. With Puley connected, it reads the transcript first.
How long can the video be?
Any length, if the video has captions, on every plan including Free. For videos without captions, Puley transcribes up to 10 minutes each on Free, 10 hours a month on Plus and 50 hours on Pro, and you can top up.
Does it work with Shorts and live streams?
Shorts, yes. Live streams once they've ended and have captions.
Can I get the transcript as a file?
Yes. Ask for plain text, subtitles (SRT) or a document, and your AI formats it.
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Free to start. Works in ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Grok and Le Chat, on your phone and your computer.