Edit YouTube Transcripts
Get the transcript, then make it yours.
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
Edit YouTube transcripts by first replacing 'youtube' with '2outube' in the video URL to extract the full text. Copy the transcript, then refine it in your preferred editor. Fix errors, remove filler words, add formatting. Start with the raw transcript, end with polished text.
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
How It Works
Extract the transcript
Replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com' in any video URL to get the full transcript.
Change youtube to 2outube
Swap 'youtube.com' for '2outube.com' in the URL. The raw transcript appears, ready for editing.
Use the copy button to get clean text without HTML formatting
Copy and edit
Copy the transcript to your editor. Fix errors, clean up auto-caption mistakes, and format the text.
What You Can Do
Extract raw transcript
Get the unedited transcript text as a starting point for your edits.
Copy clean text
Copy the transcript as plain text, ready for pasting into any editor.
Press CVerify with video
Click any line to jump to that moment in the video and verify accuracy.
Search for errors
Search the transcript to find and fix specific words or phrases.
Press /Download for editing
Download the transcript file to edit offline in your preferred tool.
Perfect For
Video Producers
Clean up auto-generated captions for accurate subtitles.
Writers
Extract interview transcripts and edit them into articles.
Transcription Services
Start with auto-captions as a draft, then refine for clients.
Accessibility Teams
Edit and improve caption accuracy for hearing-impaired viewers.
Questions
Does this work with any YouTube video?
Yes, any video with captions. You get the raw caption text to edit however you want.
Is it really free?
Yes. Extracting the transcript is free. Edit it using any text editor you already have.
Can I edit the transcript directly on 2outube?
The tool extracts the transcript for you to copy. Editing is done in your own text editor for maximum flexibility.
What common errors do auto-captions have?
Auto-captions often get proper nouns, technical terms, and homonyms wrong. They may also miss punctuation and paragraph breaks.
Can I upload my edited transcript back to YouTube?
If you own the video, you can upload corrected captions through YouTube Studio. 2outube helps you get the starting text.
What's the best format for editing?
Plain text works for simple edits. If you need timestamps, copy with timestamps enabled for a structured starting point.
Can I compare my edits with the original?
Keep the 2outube tab open alongside your editor. Click lines to verify against the video as you edit.
Does the video play while I edit?
The video player stays active on the 2outube page. Click any transcript line to hear that section and verify your edits.
Extract and edit any transcript
Start with the raw text, make it perfect.
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