Transcribe Youtube Videos

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Rated 4.8/5 based on 850+ reviews

Supported Languages

Below is the list of popular languages we support for transcription and subtitles.

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How to transcribe a YouTube Video?

  1. 1. Import your Youtube video.

    Select 'Public link' in the uploader and paste the URL of your Youtube video to import it to Happy Scribe. The first 10 minutes are free!

  2. 2. Select the language of the video.

    We support more than 120 languages, dialects, and accents.

  3. 3. Choose "Machine generated" or "Human made".

    Our automatic transcription software is lightning fast and 85% accurate. With our human service, your transcript will be transcribed and proofread by an expert and native speaker and delivered with 99% accuracy.

  4. 4. Receive your transcript.

    Our automatic transcription software will convert your Youtube video to text in just a few minutes (depending on the length of your video). If you select our human service, your transcript will be ready within 24 hours.

  5. 5. Click on "Export" and choose your preferred file format.

    You can export to TXT, DOCX, PDF, HTML, and many more. It's that easy to transcribe a Youtube video!

Transcribe Your YouTube Videos with Happy Scribe

We know how important it is to get your videos transcribed quickly and accurately. At Happy Scribe, we’ve got you covered so you can focus on what you love—creating great content for your audience.

Why Happy Scribe Beats Free YouTube Transcript Tools (even though we offer you the first 10 minutes for free!):

1. Accuracy You Can Trust:

Let’s face it, free tools can be hit or miss. With Happy Scribe, you get industry-leading accuracy, up to 94%! Our advanced AI video-to-text model ensures your transcripts are spot-on, so you spend less time fixing errors and more time creating.

2. Easy-to-Use Editor:

Our platform is designed with you in mind. Editing your transcripts is a breeze with our user-friendly editor—no more wrestling with clunky interfaces.

3. Effortless Collaboration:

Got a team? No problem! Share YouTube transcripts easily and work together smoothly, whether your team is across the table or across the globe. Free tools just can’t keep up with that.

4. Flexible Export Options:

Need to export subtitles, text files, or something else? We’ve got all the formats you need, so your content is reusable for multiple platforms—unlike the limited options you get with free tools.

5. Reach a Global Audience:

Want to go global? Translate your transcripts into over 120 languages or and then, if you want, create subtitles in multiple languages with ease. Happy Scribe helps you connect with audiences worldwide.

6. Boost Your SEO:

Get your videos noticed! Our transcriptions help improve your SEO, making your content easier to find and bringing in more views.

Sync Your YouTube Channel with Happy Scribe

We make your life easier by connecting directly to your YouTube channel. Syncing your videos with Happy Scribe means you can quickly turn transcriptions into perfectly timed subtitles. Upload them directly to YouTube with just a few clicks, boosting accessibility and engagement without the hassle.

Happy Scribe isn’t just another tool—it’s your go-to platform for accurate, easy, and efficient transcriptions. Stop settling for free tools that just don’t cut it. Upgrade your YouTube game with Happy Scribe and see the difference for yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I transcribe a YouTube Video?

    Yes, you can! You can simply copy and paste the URL of the video into our uploader, select between automatic and human services, and the transcript should be available in a few minutes for the automatic option and 24 hours for the human option.

  • How accurate are our transcription services?

    Ongoing technological advances continue to improve the accuracy rate of automatic transcription. Depending on the audio quality, speaker accents, and technical jargon, our automatic transcription software can achieve up to 85% accuracy. And with the help of our professional transcribers, your transcripts can be 99% accurate.

Customer Reviews
Rated Excellent 4.8/5 based on 850+ reviews
  • The best transcription for French subtitles…
    The best transcription for subtitles that I've ever seen. In French! Almost no need for correction, I corrected one word and one space in a 3-minute video.
    Raquel - Trustpilot
  • This service was EXACTLY what I needed
    This service was EXACTLY what I needed, PERFECT.
    Shan Core - Trustpilot
  • Really simple
    Really simple and straightforward to use - highly recommended
    Helen Swierszcz - Trustpilot
  • Happy Scribe is a really powerful an…
    Happy Scribe is a really powerful an easy-to-use tool that allows us to generate scripts from the videos that we produce in order to generate closed caption.
    Client - Trustpilot
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