Convert YouTube to Text File

Get TXT in the format you need.

Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser

To convert YouTube TXT, replace 'youtube' with '2outube' in any video URL. The full transcript loads alongside the video player, giving you instant access to the text. From there, you can convert the TXT, search for specific words, copy text, or download it as a file. Free to use, no account required.

✓ Free✓ No signup✓ Works with any video

The Trick

Before: youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID

→

After: 2outube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID

Just change 'y' to '2'

Works with any YouTube video that has captions

How It Works

Copy a YouTube video URL

Go to any YouTube video and copy the URL from your browser's address bar.

Change youtube to 2outube

Replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com' in the URL and press Enter. The transcript loads with TXT ready.

Works with any video that has captions

Convert the TXT

Use the TXT as needed. Search, copy, download, or process the text.

What You Can Do

Convert TXT

Get the full TXT from any YouTube video instantly.

Search the text

Find any word or phrase in the transcript quickly.

Press /

Copy to clipboard

Copy the full text or selected sections with one click.

Press C

Download as file

Save the text as a .txt file for offline use.

Click to navigate

Click any line to jump to that moment in the video.

Perfect For

Students

Convert TXT from lecture videos for study materials.

Content Creators

Repurpose video content by converting TXT.

Researchers

Get accurate TXT for citations and analysis.

Professionals

Save time by converting TXT from meetings and webinars.

Questions

Does this work with any YouTube video?

Yes, it works with any video that has captions. Most YouTube videos have auto-generated captions, giving you broad coverage for converting TXT.

Is it really free?

Completely free. No account, no subscription, no limits on how many videos you can convert.

How do I convert TXT from YouTube?

Just change 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com' in any YouTube video URL. The TXT appears instantly.

Do I need to install any software?

No. Everything works directly in your browser. No extensions, no downloads, no setup.

Does it work on mobile devices?

Yes. Change the URL in your mobile browser to convert TXT on any device.

Can I convert TXT from long videos?

Yes. Video length doesn't matter. You can convert TXT from videos of any duration.

Are the TXT accurate?

Accuracy depends on the caption source. Manual captions are very accurate. Auto-generated captions are good but may have errors with technical terms or proper nouns.

Does this work with private or unlisted videos?

Unlisted videos work if you have the URL. Private videos require you to have authorized access.

Can I convert TXT in other languages?

Yes, if the video has captions in another language. YouTube auto-generates captions in many languages.

Why is it called 2outube?

It's YouTube with the 'Y' replaced by '2'. That's the trick: change one letter in the URL to get the transcript.

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