YouTube Transcription
Turn any YouTube video into an accurate, searchable transcript, by uploading the video file or capturing the audio as it plays, in 200+ languages, captions or not.
Free plan. No credit card required.
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Upload a video file and watch it become a transcript, or transcribe the audio live as the video plays. Open the full demo.
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An accurate transcript for any YouTube video
Everything you need to turn video speech into text you can use.
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Context-aware, ultra-accurate
JotMe transcribes meaning-aware: every line considers who is speaking, what your team is working on, what has been said so far, your custom terms, and how the sentence connects to the last one. Names and technical words come out right.
Works without captions
Caption scrapers fail when a video has no subtitles. JotMe transcribes the audio itself, so any video, stream, or premiere becomes text.
200+ languages, live or from a recording
Transcribe video files you upload in 200+ languages, or capture the audio live while the video plays.
Your transcript is saved
Every transcript saves to your dashboard right after, so nothing disappears when you close the tab.
No bot, no setup
JotMe runs on your computer and captures the video audio locally, or processes the file you upload. No browser extension, works with any video site.
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Custom dictionary and auto language detection
Improve accuracy with industry-specific terms and custom replacements. JotMe also detects the spoken language automatically, so you never set it by hand.
How to get the transcript of a YouTube video
Two ways, under a minute: upload the video file, or transcribe live while it plays.
STEP 1
1. Upload the video file, or transcribe live
Have the video? Upload it to Video to Text for the fastest, most accurate transcript. Watching instead? The desktop app transcribes the audio as it plays.
STEP 2
2. Set the spoken language
Choose the language being spoken in the video, for example Japanese. If speakers switch languages, pick multilingual mode.
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STEP 3
3. Read, search, and copy the transcript
The transcript lands on your dashboard, ready to search, copy, translate into 200+ languages, or summarize.
What people transcribe from YouTube
From lectures and tutorials to your own uploads, JotMe turns what was said into text you can use.
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Research & study notes
Quote lectures, talks, and tutorials accurately instead of scrubbing back and forth for the exact line.
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Content creation & repurposing
Turn your own videos into blog posts, captions, and social snippets from a clean transcript.
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Downloaded videos & files
Upload the file to Video to Text and get the full transcript with speaker labels, timestamps kept in order.
Videos in other languages
Transcribe in the original language, then translate the transcript into yours in one click.
See it in action
Watch a YouTube video become a clean transcript, ready to search, copy, and translate.
500,000+ professionals run meetings and events smoothly with JotMe
See how they’re seeing results with JotMe in bridging multilingual operational gaps.
Rated 4.7/5
Rated 4.7/5
"As my job involves translation and bridging cultures, I have found this tool as a game changer to my daily work."
Adams
Operations Specialist / Tiktok
"Japanese was once a mystery to me, but this product made it clear and accessible with contextual understanding."
Stamatis
Consultant / Deloitte
"JotMe streamlines our multilingual meetings, ensuring seamless collaboration in our fast-paced work environment."
Cesar
Program Manager / Amazon
"This bilingual feature streamlines note-taking at work, saving time and boosting efficiency in both languages."
Yusuke
Sales Manager / NTT
"Essential for non-fluent speakers; simplifies complex meetings with real-time translation and accurate transcriptions."
Jesse
Software Freelancer
"The translation we've needed for years – now a reality with JotMe!"
Elston
CEO & Founder / Tiny.host
"As my job involves translation and bridging cultures, I have found this tool as a game changer to my daily work."
Adams
Operations Specialist / Tiktok
"Japanese was once a mystery to me, but this product made it clear and accessible with contextual understanding."
Stamatis
Consultant / Deloitte
"JotMe streamlines our multilingual meetings, ensuring seamless collaboration in our fast-paced work environment."
Cesar
Program Manager / Amazon
"This bilingual feature streamlines note-taking at work, saving time and boosting efficiency in both languages."
Yusuke
Sales Manager / NTT
"Essential for non-fluent speakers; simplifies complex meetings with real-time translation and accurate transcriptions."
Jesse
Software Freelancer
"The translation we've needed for years – now a reality with JotMe!"
Elston
CEO & Founder / Tiny.host
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about running meetings and events with JotMe.
How do I get a transcript of a YouTube video?
Upload the video file to JotMe's Video to Text, or let the desktop app transcribe the audio live while the video plays. Either way you get a full, searchable transcript.
Can I transcribe a YouTube video without captions?
Yes. JotMe transcribes the audio itself, so it works on any video, stream, or premiere in 200+ languages, with or without captions.
Is the YouTube transcript free?
Yes. JotMe's free plan includes transcription minutes, and no credit card is required. Upgrade when you need more.
How accurate is the transcript?
JotMe transcribes with five layers of context: your profile, what you are watching for, real-time memory of the video so far, your custom terms and jargon, and the flow from previous speech, so names and terms stay accurate. It sharpens as the video runs.
Can I save and search the transcript?
Yes. Transcripts save to your dashboard, where you can search them, ask questions about the video, translate them, and share them.
What languages can YouTube videos be transcribed in?
JotMe transcribes 200+ spoken languages, including regional variants like Cantonese, Latin American Spanish, and Swiss German. See the available languages page.
Do I also get translation and AI notes?
Yes. Translate the video into your language, and get an AI summary with the key points when you need it.
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Every YouTube video, as text
Any YouTube video into an accurate, searchable transcript, captions or not, in 200+ languages. Every video, as text you can use.