Send YouTube Transcripts to Rev
Get the raw transcript, then polish it with Rev
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
Swap 'youtube.com' for '2outube.com' in any video URL to get the full transcript instantly. Copy it into Rev's human captioning service for professionally edited captions, subtitles, or transcripts without paying Rev's AI extraction fees.
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 Rev
Extract the raw transcript with 2outube
Take the YouTube video URL you want captioned and replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com'. You get the full auto-generated transcript with timestamps in seconds — no login, no API key, no cost.
Review and clean the auto-captions
YouTube's auto-generated captions contain errors — misspellings, wrong punctuation, missed speaker changes. Skim the 2outube output to catch obvious problems before handing it off to Rev, which saves Rev's editors time and may reduce your turnaround.
Paste the transcript into Rev as a caption draft
In Rev's order flow, upload your video and select the 'Human Captions' or 'Transcript' service. When prompted for a rough draft or reference file, paste the 2outube transcript. Rev's editors use it as a starting point, correcting errors rather than transcribing from scratch.
Receive polished, human-verified captions from Rev
Rev returns 99%+ accuracy captions or a clean transcript, typically within hours. Because you provided a draft via 2outube, editors can focus on accuracy rather than raw transcription — and you skip paying any AI transcription middleman.
Quick Start
Get the transcript
Find the YouTube video URL in your browser address bar.
Change youtube to 2outube
In the URL, replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com' and hit Enter. The full transcript appears immediately — no account needed.
Import the transcript into Rev
Copy the transcript text from 2outube. When placing a Rev order for Human Captions or Transcription, paste it as a reference draft so Rev editors can refine rather than re-transcribe.
Ready-Made Template
--- REFERENCE TRANSCRIPT (auto-generated via 2outube, needs human review) ---
[PASTE 2OUTUBE TRANSCRIPT HERE]
--- NOTES FOR REV EDITORS ---
- Please correct speaker names where identifiable
- Fix technical terms: [LIST ANY DOMAIN-SPECIFIC TERMS, e.g. 'SaaS', 'EBITDA']
- Preferred style: [AP Style / Chicago / your preference]
- Timestamps: [Keep / Remove]
- Please flag any inaudible sections rather than guessing
--- END OF REFERENCE ---Questions
Does this work with any YouTube video?
Yes, any video with captions.
Is it really free?
Completely free. No account, no limits.
Does giving Rev a draft transcript actually speed things up?
Yes. Rev's human editors correct and verify a draft much faster than transcribing from scratch. While Rev doesn't officially publish a discount for draft submissions, providing a reference file reduces the cognitive load on editors and can improve turnaround time — especially for technical or jargon-heavy content.
Why not just use Rev's AI transcription instead of 2outube?
Rev charges for AI transcription (currently $0.25/min). 2outube extracts YouTube's existing auto-captions for free. If the video already has YouTube captions, 2outube gets you the same raw text at zero cost — you only pay Rev if you want a human to clean it up.
What's the difference between 2outube transcripts and Rev's output?
2outube gives you YouTube's auto-generated captions — fast and free, but prone to errors on accents, technical terms, and proper nouns. Rev's human-edited transcripts hit 99%+ accuracy with correct punctuation and speaker labels. Use 2outube as a free first draft, Rev as your final polished product.
Can I use 2outube transcripts with Rev's caption file upload?
Rev accepts reference files (plain text, Word docs, SRT files) during order placement. Copy the 2outube transcript into a .txt file and upload it in the 'Additional Instructions' or reference file field. This gives Rev editors a head start.
Does 2outube include timestamps I can give to Rev?
Yes. 2outube displays the transcript with timestamps. You can include these when submitting to Rev so editors can sync their corrections to specific moments in the video, improving caption timing accuracy.
What if the YouTube video has no auto-captions?
2outube can only extract captions that YouTube has already generated. If a video has no captions (common for new uploads, non-English content without CC, or creator-disabled captions), 2outube won't have a transcript to show. In that case, Rev's transcription service handles the full job from audio.
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