Send YouTube Transcripts to DaVinci Resolve
Pull YouTube captions into DaVinci Resolve — no tools, no cost
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
Swap 'youtube.com' for '2outube.com' in any video URL to instantly get the full transcript. Copy the text, import it into DaVinci Resolve as subtitles or use it to guide your edit. Free, no account needed.
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 DaVinci Resolve
Grab the YouTube transcript
Find any YouTube video you want to work with. Replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com' in the URL and hit Enter. The full transcript appears instantly—no login, no extension required.
Copy the transcript text
Select all the transcript text from 2outube. You can copy plain text for script reference, or look for the timestamped version if you need time-coded captions for sync work in DaVinci Resolve.
Format as SRT for DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve imports subtitle tracks as SRT files. Paste the timestamped transcript into a text editor and format each block as standard SRT: sequence number, timecode range (HH:MM:SS,mmm --> HH:MM:SS,mmm), then the caption text. Save as a .srt file.
Import into DaVinci Resolve
In DaVinci Resolve, go to the Edit page, right-click your timeline, and choose 'Import Subtitle Track.' Select your .srt file. The captions appear as a subtitle track you can style in Fusion, use as a reference for cutting, or burn in for export.
Quick Start
Get the transcript
Open the YouTube video you need. Copy its URL from the browser address bar.
Change youtube to 2outube
In the URL, change 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com'—just replace the 'y' with a '2'—and press Enter. The transcript loads immediately on the page.
Import into DaVinci Resolve
Copy the transcript text, format it as an SRT file with timecodes, then import it into DaVinci Resolve via Edit page > right-click timeline > Import Subtitle Track. Use it as captions, a script guide, or a cut reference.
Ready-Made Template
1
00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,500
[Paste first caption line here]
2
00:00:04,500 --> 00:00:09,000
[Paste second caption line here]
3
00:00:09,000 --> 00:00:13,500
[Continue for each caption block]
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Tips for DaVinci Resolve import:
- Save file with .srt extension (e.g. my-video-captions.srt)
- Timecode format: HH:MM:SS,mmm (comma before milliseconds)
- Leave a blank line between each caption block
- In DaVinci Resolve: Edit page > right-click timeline > Import Subtitle Track
- Style captions in the Inspector panel or use Fusion for custom looks
- To burn in: Export with 'Burn Subtitles Into Video' checked in Deliver pageQuestions
Does this work with any YouTube video?
Yes, any video with captions.
Is it really free?
Completely free. No account, no limits.
Can I import YouTube transcripts directly into DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve doesn't connect to YouTube directly, but you can get there in a few steps.
What format does DaVinci Resolve use for subtitles?
DaVinci Resolve supports SRT (SubRip Text) files for subtitle import. Each caption block needs a sequence number, a timecode range in the format HH:MM:SS,mmm --> HH:MM:SS,mmm, and the caption text, followed by a blank line.
Do the YouTube transcript timestamps match video timecodes in DaVinci Resolve?
Yes — if the YouTube captions are auto-generated or community-provided, they include accurate timestamps tied to the video.
Can I use the transcript as a script reference while editing in DaVinci Resolve?
Absolutely. Many editors paste the plain-text transcript into a notepad or second monitor while cutting. It helps you identify the exact phrases or moments you want to keep without scrubbing through footage.
What if the YouTube video doesn't have captions?
2outube can only retrieve captions that exist on the video — either auto-generated by YouTube or manually uploaded by the creator. If no captions are available, the transcript won't load.
Can I style or animate the imported captions in DaVinci Resolve?
Yes. Once your SRT file is imported as a subtitle track, you can style the captions using the Inspector panel in the Edit page — changing font, size, color, and position.
Can I burn the captions into the exported video from DaVinci Resolve?
Yes. When exporting from the Deliver page in DaVinci Resolve, look for the 'Subtitles' section in your export settings. Check 'Burn Subtitles Into Video' to embed the captions permanently into the output file.
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