Would you like to keep a written record of videos published on YouTube?

Have you decided to transcribe the audio of these videos? Well, you've come to the right place! In this article, we will explain how to transcribe a YouTube video quickly and efficiently!

Obtain the transcription already included in YouTube 🎬

If you want to transcribe directly from YouTube, three different scenarios can occur:

1. The video has been captioned by the author and is available for transcription.
2. The video has not been captioned by the author, but automatic captions are available.
3. The video has not been captioned by the author, and automatic captions are not available.

If the video is captioned by the author and available for transcription as mentioned in the first scenario, then you're in luck! The steps to transcribe your video will be very simple: just go to the YouTube page of the video you want to transcribe, click on the flag below the player, and then click on "open transcript." You just need to copy the text!

In the second scenario, where the video hasn't been captioned but has automatic captions, you just need to activate these automatic captions by clicking on the "CC" symbol below the video. Then, choose the language and follow the same steps as in the first scenario, which means clicking on the flag below the player to access the transcript.

Despite the simplicity of these steps, not all videos can be transcribed. Moreover, the subtitles created by YouTube are often imperfect and contain significant spelling or even lexical errors, which can hinder understanding of the text. You will need to spend a considerable amount of time proofreading your transcriptions.

Manually transcribe a YouTube video ✍🏼

In the third scenario we mentioned earlier, where the video hasn't been captioned by the author and there are no automatic captions available, you can choose to transcribe the video manually. This solution will require a lot of time, especially if the video you want to transcribe is several minutes long. You may need to spend several hours transcribing a video!

If you still want to transcribe the video yourself, make sure to use headphones or earphones that will allow you to listen to the audio more clearly while keeping your hands free. Find a quiet environment without background noise that will allow you to focus on listening.

Transcribe a YouTube video with Noota 📲

With our automatic transcription platform Noota, transcribing a video into text is as easy as can be!

To start transcribing your video, simply import it into our transcription software. Just wait a few minutes, and you'll have the transcription of your video ready to use!

You can then make some modifications to the generated text if needed. Finally, you have the option to share your document and save it in the format you prefer!

If you need further assistance, we'll be delighted to help you!