Send YouTube Transcripts to Medium
From YouTube video to Medium article in minutes
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
Swap 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com' in any video URL to instantly get the full transcript. Copy it into Medium's editor, reshape it into an article, and publish — no tools, no signups, no friction.
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 Send YouTube Transcripts to Medium
Find your YouTube video
Pick any YouTube video you want to turn into a Medium article — a tutorial, interview, talk, or explainer. Copy the full URL from your browser address bar.
Swap the URL to get the transcript
Change 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com' in the URL and hit Enter. The full video transcript loads instantly — timestamped, readable, and ready to copy. No account needed.
Copy the transcript and open Medium
Select all the transcript text and copy it. Open Medium's editor (medium.com/new-story) and paste it in. You now have the raw spoken content as a starting point for your article.
Edit and publish your Medium article
Restructure the transcript into a proper article: add a headline, break it into sections, remove filler words, and add a brief intro and conclusion. Medium's editor makes formatting easy — add images, pull quotes, and tags before hitting Publish.
Quick Start
Get the transcript
Copy the URL of any YouTube video with captions.
Change youtube to 2outube
In the URL, replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com' — one character change. Press Enter and the full transcript appears immediately.
Paste into Medium and publish
Copy the transcript, paste it into Medium's story editor, reshape it into a readable article with headers and paragraphs, then publish to your Medium audience.
Ready-Made Template
# [Video Title or Your Own Headline]
*Originally a video by [Creator Name]. Transcript lightly edited for readability.*
## Introduction
[2–3 sentences summarizing what this article covers and why it matters to your audience.]
## [Section 1 Heading — main topic from transcript]
[Paste and edit relevant transcript section here. Remove filler words like 'um,' 'you know,' 'basically.' Break into short paragraphs.]
## [Section 2 Heading]
[Continue with next topic block from the transcript.]
## [Section 3 Heading]
[Continue.]
## Key Takeaways
- [Takeaway 1]
- [Takeaway 2]
- [Takeaway 3]
## Conclusion
[1–2 sentences wrapping up. Optional: link to the original video for readers who want to watch.]
---
*Transcript sourced via [2outube.com](https://2outube.com) — free YouTube transcript tool.*
**Tags:** [add 3–5 relevant Medium tags]Questions
Does this work with any YouTube video?
Yes, any video with captions — auto-generated or manually added. Most videos have captions. If a video has none, no transcript will be available.
Is it really free?
Completely free. No account, no limits. Just change the URL and the transcript loads.
Can I publish YouTube transcripts on Medium without copyright issues?
Using a transcript as raw material for a rewritten, original article is generally fine — but republishing a transcript verbatim could raise copyright concerns. Best practice: use the transcript as a source, rewrite it in your own voice, add your own perspective, and credit the original creator.
How do I format a transcript into a readable Medium article?
Start by breaking the wall of text into paragraphs. Add H2 section headers to group topics. Remove filler words ('um,' 'like,' 'you know'). Trim repetitive sentences. Add a short intro and conclusion. The goal is to make it feel written, not spoken.
Does 2outube include timestamps in the transcript?
Yes, transcripts include timestamps by default so you can reference specific moments in the video. You can ignore or remove them when pasting into Medium.
Can I use AI to help rewrite the transcript for Medium?
Absolutely. Copy the transcript from 2outube, paste it into ChatGPT or Claude with a prompt like 'Rewrite this as a Medium article with headers and clean paragraphs,' then paste the result into Medium's editor. It dramatically cuts editing time.
What kinds of YouTube videos work best for Medium articles?
Tutorials, how-to walkthroughs, interviews, conference talks, explainer videos, and podcast-style conversations all convert well. Videos where the speaker is teaching or explaining something structured tend to produce the most useful transcripts.
Do I need a Medium account to use this workflow?
You need a Medium account to publish, but 2outube requires no account at all. Get the transcript instantly, then use whichever Medium account you already have to publish your article.
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