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YouTube Transcript to Word
Convert a YouTube transcript to a Word document in one click. This free YouTube video to Word converter saves a .doc file you can edit in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.
- Editable .doc file
- Opens in Word and Google Docs
- Timestamps on or off
How to convert a YouTube transcript to Word
- Copy the YouTube video link.
- Paste it into the box above and press Convert to Word.
- Choose whether to keep timestamps, and edit or remove lines if needed.
- Press the Word button to download the .doc file, then open it in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.
A YouTube video to Word converter that works online
This is a free online converter with no sign-up and no software to install. It takes the captions YouTube publishes for the video, either the creator’s subtitles or automatic captions, and turns them into a Word document with the video title as the heading.
Because it uses existing captions, it is fast, but it cannot transcribe a video that has no captions at all.
Opening the file in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice
Microsoft Word
Double-click the downloaded .doc file. If Word shows a compatibility or Protected View notice, click Enable Editing, then use File, Save As to keep it as a .docx if you prefer.
Google Docs
Upload the file to Google Drive, right-click it and choose Open with, then Google Docs. It becomes a normal Google Doc you can share or comment on.
LibreOffice and others
LibreOffice Writer, Apple Pages and WPS Office all open .doc files directly.
How to format a YouTube transcript in Word
For a script or article, turn timestamps off before downloading so you get flowing paragraphs. For interview notes or research, keep them on so each line shows when it was said. Once in Word, use Find and Replace to tidy recurring words, and apply heading styles to build a quick outline.
Copy a YouTube transcript to Word instead
If you already have a document open, you do not need a file. Press Copy transcript and paste straight into Word or Google Docs. Searching the transcript and using Copy visible copies only the matching lines.
Search for a word in a YouTube video
Before you export, use the search box to find a certain word in the YouTube video. Matching lines are highlighted, and clicking one makes the video jump to the moment it was spoken.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a YouTube video to a Word document?
Paste the video link above, press Convert to Word, then press the Word button. You get a .doc file containing the full transcript of the video.
Is the YouTube transcript to Word converter free?
Yes. There is no account, no limit you need to sign up for and no watermark.
Will the file open in Google Docs?
Yes. Upload the .doc to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs. LibreOffice and Pages open it too.
Can I transcribe a YouTube video to Word if it has no captions?
No. The tool uses captions YouTube already publishes. If a video has no creator or auto-generated captions, there is no text to convert.
How do I copy text from a YouTube video to Word?
Load the transcript, press Copy transcript, and paste into your document. Turn timestamps off first for clean paragraphs.
How do I embed a YouTube video in a Word document?
In Microsoft Word, use Insert, then Online Video, and paste the YouTube link. That embeds the player; this tool adds the spoken text.
How do I search for a word in a YouTube transcript?
Type the word into the search box above the transcript. Matching lines are highlighted and you can click any of them to jump the video there.