Video to searchable text
YouTube transcript generator for long-form video episodes
Upload your video. Get an accurate YouTube transcript and AI show notes and descriptions you can paste into YouTube, your host, or website.
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How it works
Transcript and show notes from one upload
Upload once. Get a YouTube transcript, then publish-ready notes without rewriting the video by hand.
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Upload your video
Drop a video file (or podcast audio) from your editor or export.
- 2
Get the YouTube transcript
AI turns speech into readable text you can search, quote, and reuse under the video.
- 3
Generate show notes
Get an accurate episode description, resource mentions with timestamps, and chapters.
Transcription
Accurate YouTube transcripts you can reuse
Search the conversation, pull quotes for thumbnails or community posts, and give viewers text without re-watching the full video.
- Full-video text from your upload
- Built for long-form and interview formats
- Automatic speaker labels
Show notes
YouTube descriptions and notes ready to publish
Get publish-ready show notes — a YouTube-ready episode description, resource mentions, and chapters with timestamps.
- Episode description
- Resource mentions with timestamps
- Chapters with timestamps
Who it's for
Publish YouTube videos and podcasts faster
Built for creators who want YouTube transcripts and rich descriptions without spending hours writing them by hand.
YouTube creators
Generate a YouTube transcript after export, then ship descriptions and timestamps that help viewers find and watch your content.
Podcast hosts
Turn video or audio episodes into searchable text and show notes so publish day isn't delayed by writing.
Interview & talk shows
Capture guest quotes and key moments as notes your audience can skim.
Small teams & producers
Hand clients or co-hosts a first draft of notes and descriptions while you move on to the next upload.
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YouTube transcript generator
Can I use this as a YouTube transcript generator?+
Yes. Upload your video or episode file and get a full YouTube-ready transcript you can search and reuse — plus AI show notes for the description.
Do I need the YouTube URL, or a file upload?+
Upload your video or audio file (MP4, MOV, MP3, and similar). You don't need to connect a YouTube account.
How accurate is the YouTube transcript generator?+
Accuracy depends on how clear the audio is. Long-form and interview videos work well when speech is easy to hear.
What file types are supported?+
MP3, WAV, and M4A for podcast audio, plus common video formats when you want dialogue turned into text.
Is the YouTube transcript generator free?+
Yes. Show Notes Generator is free to use — upload your episode and get a transcript plus AI show notes without paying to start.
Generate your YouTube transcript and show notes
Upload your latest video and get transcript plus notes in one place.
Start free- Transcript + show notes
- No install
- Built for creators