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How To Copy Transcript from YouTube Video (Download Subtitles)

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Introduction

If you've ever wanted to save the closed captions from a YouTube video, you can easily do so by following a few simple steps. In this article, we will guide you on how to access and copy the transcript for any YouTube video. This can be useful for various reasons, such as studying the content, creating notes, or simply keeping the information for later use.

Steps to Save Closed Captions from YouTube Video

  1. Access the YouTube Video: Begin by navigating to the YouTube video from which you want to save the closed captions.

  2. Open the Transcript: Look for the three dots menu (⋮) at the end of the video description or the video player. Click on it, and a dropdown menu will appear. From this menu, select the option that says "Open Transcript."

  3. Modify Transcript Appearance (Optional): Once the transcript is open, you may notice a three dots menu in this section as well. Click on it and you will see the option for "Toggle timestamps." If you prefer the transcript without time stamps, go ahead and click this option to remove them.

  4. Select and Copy the Transcript: Click and drag to select all of the text in the transcript. After the text is highlighted, right-click and select "Copy" or simply use the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+C on Windows, Command+C on Mac).

  5. Paste into a Document: Open a new document in a word processor of your choice (such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc.). Click into the document and right-click to select "Paste," or use the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac). Your transcript is now saved for future use!

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FAQ

Q: Can I access the transcript for any YouTube video?
A: No, transcripts are only available for videos that have closed captions enabled by the video creator.

Q: Will removing timestamps affect the transcript content?
A: No, toggling timestamps only affects the visual appearance of the transcript; it doesn’t change the actual text.

Q: Can I edit the pasted transcript?
A: Yes, once you paste the transcript into a document, you can edit it as needed.

Q: Is there a way to download subtitles as a file directly from YouTube?
A: Unfortunately, YouTube does not offer a direct way to download subtitles as a file. However, you can copy and paste them as described in this article.

Q: Are transcripts available for live videos on YouTube?
A: Transcripts are not available for live videos unless the stream has been recorded and captions are provided.