Getting a YouTube transcript with Voxtly takes less than 30 seconds. But beyond the basics, Voxtly has powerful features — AI tools, subtitle downloads, and translation — that most users never fully explore.
This guide walks you through everything, step by step.
What You Need
- Any YouTube video URL
- A browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — all work)
- A free Voxtly account to unlock exports, translation, and AI features
No software to install. No credit card. Ever.
Step 1: Copy Your YouTube Video URL
Go to YouTube and open the video you want the transcript for.
Copy the URL from your browser's address bar. It will look something like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXXXXXXXXXX
Voxtly also works with shortened URLs (youtu.be/...), YouTube Shorts, and recorded live stream URLs.
Step 2: Paste the URL Into Voxtly
Go to voxtly.com.
Paste the YouTube URL into the input box and click "Get Transcript." 👇
The transcript loads in a few seconds — almost instantly for most videos.
No account needed for this step. Anyone can get a transcript and copy it without signing in.
Step 3: Read and Copy the Transcript
Once the transcript loads, you'll see the full text of the video displayed line by line with timestamps.
On the left you'll see the embedded YouTube player — watch the video and follow along with the transcript at the same time.
Pro tip: Click any line in the transcript and the video jumps to that exact moment. Extremely useful for navigating long lectures, interviews, or tutorials.
Click the Copy button to copy the entire transcript to your clipboard in one click — ready to paste into ChatGPT, Notion, Google Docs, or anywhere else.
Copying is free without an account. All features below require a free Voxtly account.
Step 4: Create a Free Account
To unlock downloads, translation, and AI features, create a free account at voxtly.com. No credit card required.
What your free account includes:
- TXT, SRT, VTT export
- Translation into 125+ languages
- 50 AI credits every month (1 credit = 1 AI feature use)
- Saved library (last 30 days of transcripts)
Step 5: Download the Subtitle File
Once logged in, click the Download button to save the transcript as a file.
Voxtly supports three formats:
SRT (SubRip Text) The most widely supported subtitle format. Import directly into:
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Final Cut Pro
- VLC Media Player
VTT (WebVTT) Best for web-based video players and HTML5 video. Use this when embedding video on a website.
TXT (Plain Text) No timestamps — just the raw spoken text. Best for:
- Pasting into ChatGPT or other AI tools
- Reading and note-taking
- Blog post drafts and research
Step 6: Translate the Transcript
Need the transcript in a different language? Click the Translate button, select your target language from the dropdown, and Voxtly translates the full transcript instantly.
125+ languages supported — including Spanish, Hindi, French, Arabic, Japanese, German, Portuguese, and more.
This works particularly well for:
- Non-English videos you want to read in English
- English videos you need in another language
- Language learning — read the original alongside a translation
Step 7: Use AI Features (50 Free Credits/Month)
This is where Voxtly goes beyond a basic transcript tool. With your free account you get 50 AI credits every month — 1 credit unlocks 1 AI action.
Here's what each AI tool does:
| AI Tool | What It Does | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize | Extracts key points from the video | 1 |
| Blog Post | Turns the transcript into a publishable article | 1 |
| Keywords | Finds the most important topics and phrases | 1 |
| Social Post | Creates captions for Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram | 1 |
| Notes | Generates structured notes from any lecture | 1 |
| Analyze Hook | Explains what makes the video compelling | 1 |
| Chat | Lets you ask any question about the video | 1 |
Credits reset to 50 on the 1st of every month. A Pro plan with unlimited AI credits is coming soon.
How to Use Voxtly With ChatGPT
The TXT export is perfect for feeding into ChatGPT or any other AI tool.
Workflow:
- Get the transcript on Voxtly
- Click Copy or download as TXT
- Paste into ChatGPT
- Ask it what you need
Useful prompts:
- "Summarize this transcript in 5 bullet points"
- "Turn this transcript into a blog post"
- "Extract the 10 most important quotes"
- "Create 5 quiz questions from this transcript"
- "Write a Twitter thread from the key points"
Or just use Voxtly's built-in AI tools and skip the copy-paste entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an account to use Voxtly? You can get transcripts and copy them without an account. To download files (TXT, SRT, VTT), use translation, or access AI features, you need a free account — no credit card required.
How many AI credits do I get for free? 50 credits every month. 1 credit = 1 AI feature use. Credits reset on the 1st of each month.
Does Voxtly work on all YouTube videos? Voxtly works on any YouTube video that has captions — either manually uploaded or auto-generated by YouTube. If a video has no captions at all, no transcript can be extracted.
How long does it take to get a transcript? Usually 2–5 seconds. Voxtly fetches caption data rather than processing audio, so even very long videos load almost instantly.
Can I use Voxtly on mobile? Yes. Voxtly is fully web-based and works in any mobile browser. No app download needed.
Is there a limit to how many transcripts I can get? No. Transcripts are unlimited — with or without an account.
What is the Pro plan? Pro is coming soon at $4/month. It includes unlimited AI credits, ad-free experience, permanent saved library, and priority support. Join the waitlist on the pricing page to get a founding member discount.
Start Using Voxtly
That's everything you need to know.
Paste any YouTube URL at voxtly.com to get your first transcript — no account needed. Create a free account to unlock downloads, translation, and 50 AI credits every month.