Send YouTube Transcripts to Apple Notes
Copy any YouTube transcript straight into Apple Notes
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
Swap youtube.com to 2outube.com in any video URL to get the full transcript instantly. Copy it and paste into Apple Notes — no app, no login, no extension required. Works with any YouTube video that has captions.
The Trick
youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
2outube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
Just change 'y' to '2'
Works with any YouTube video that has captions
Using Transcripts with Apple Notes
Open the YouTube video you want to capture
Find the YouTube video you want to save notes from — a lecture, tutorial, podcast, or any video with captions. Copy the URL from your browser address bar.
Swap youtube.com to 2outube.com
In the URL, change 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com'. The page loads instantly with the full transcript displayed — no signup, no paste box, no waiting.
Copy the transcript text
Select all the transcript text on the 2outube page (Cmd+A then Cmd+C on Mac, or tap and hold to select on iPhone/iPad). The transcript includes timestamps if you want them.
Paste into a new Apple Note
Open Apple Notes, create a new note, and paste the transcript (Cmd+V). Add your own highlights, summaries, or tags. Use Notes' built-in formatting to organize key sections, or share the note via iCloud with collaborators.
Quick Start
Get the transcript
Copy the URL of any YouTube video with captions.
Change youtube to 2outube
In the URL bar, replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com' and press Enter. The transcript appears immediately on the page.
Paste into Apple Notes
Select and copy the transcript text, then paste it into a new or existing Apple Note. Add headers, highlights, and tags to build a searchable knowledge library.
Ready-Made Template
# [Video Title]
Source: [YouTube URL]
Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Tags: #youtube #transcript #[topic]
---
## Key Takeaways
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## Full Transcript
[Paste 2outube transcript here]
---
## My Notes
[Your highlights, questions, and follow-up actions]Questions
Does this work with any YouTube video?
Yes, any video with captions — auto-generated or manually added. If captions are available on YouTube, 2outube can extract the transcript.
Is it really free?
Completely free. No account, no limits, no extension to install. Just change the URL and copy the transcript.
Does this work on iPhone and iPad with Apple Notes?
Yes. Open 2outube.com in Safari on your iPhone or iPad, tap and hold to select the transcript text, copy it, then switch to Apple Notes and paste. Works seamlessly across all Apple devices.
Can I save transcripts from Apple Notes to my Mac, iPhone, and iPad?
Absolutely. Since you're pasting into Apple Notes, iCloud sync takes over automatically. Your transcript note will appear on every Apple device signed into the same Apple ID within seconds.
Can I search my saved transcripts inside Apple Notes?
Yes — Apple Notes has full-text search. Once you paste a transcript into a note, every word becomes searchable. You can also add tags like #transcript or #youtube to filter notes by topic.
How do I save just a portion of the transcript, not all of it?
On the 2outube page, manually select only the section of text you want, copy it, and paste into Apple Notes. You can select by paragraph, timestamp block, or any range you need.
Will the timestamps be included when I paste into Apple Notes?
The 2outube transcript page displays timestamps alongside the text. When you copy and paste, you can choose to include or exclude them depending on how you select the text.
Are there other tools I can use with 2outube besides Apple Notes?
Yes — 2outube transcripts work with any tool that accepts pasted text: Notion, Obsidian, Google Docs, Evernote, ChatGPT, and more. Copy the transcript from 2outube and paste anywhere.
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