How do I generate a YouTube transcript?

Copy the URL of the YouTube video you want to convert, paste it into the SubX input field, and click 'Get Transcript'. The tool automatically extracts the available subtitle or caption data and displays it as readable text within seconds. No software installation is required — it works directly in your browser and typically completes within 15 seconds. The transcript appears alongside timestamps so you can jump to any part of the video instantly.

Why should I use a YouTube transcript tool?

Instead of watching an entire video from start to finish, you can quickly scan the text to find exactly what you need, saving significant time. You can search for specific keywords within the transcript, copy important quotes, or share key insights with others. It is especially useful for studying lectures, reviewing interviews, or understanding videos in a foreign language. Best of all, it is completely free and requires no sign-up.

What is a YouTube transcript tool?

A YouTube transcript tool is a free online service that extracts the subtitle or caption data embedded in YouTube videos and converts it into readable, searchable, and copyable text. SubX works with both auto-generated captions and manually uploaded subtitles, delivering results quickly without requiring AI speech recognition. It works on any device — desktop, mobile, or tablet — with no installation needed, and currently supports 15 languages.

What else can I do with the transcript?

Transcripts can be pasted into notes for study materials, used to write blog posts or newsletters with accurate quotes, or repurposed for social media content. Content creators often convert their own video subtitles into text for SEO article writing, while researchers use it to quickly summarize interviews or talks. Language learners use it to follow along with foreign-language videos, and podcasters use it to generate scripts. You can also download the transcript with timestamps, making it perfect for lecture notes or subtitling projects.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

1. Overview

SubX ("we", "our", or "the Service") is a free online tool that extracts publicly available subtitle and caption data from YouTube videos. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

2. Information We Collect

Information we do NOT collect

No account registration or login required
No names, email addresses, or personal identifiers
No transcript or video content is stored on our servers
No cookies are set by SubX itself

Information we temporarily process

IP address: Used solely for rate limiting (preventing abuse of our service). IP addresses are checked in memory and are not written to any persistent storage or database.
YouTube video ID: Passed to the YouTube transcript API to retrieve captions. This data is not logged or retained after the request completes.

3. Third-Party Services

SubX uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

YouTube / Google LLC: We use YouTube's publicly available caption data. Your use of YouTube content is subject to YouTube's Terms of Service and Google's Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense: We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. You can opt out at Google Ads Settings.
Coupang Partners: We may display affiliate advertisements from Coupang. Coupang may collect data pursuant to their own privacy policy.

4. Cookies

SubX itself does not set any cookies. However, third-party advertising partners (Google AdSense, Coupang) may place cookies on your device to serve relevant advertisements. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Children's Privacy

SubX is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

6. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Since we do not collect or store personal data, there is no personal information to access, correct, or delete. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California and have questions about our data practices, please contact us.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@subx.app.