Get YouTube Transcript with Timestamps
Every word, every timestamp, every video.
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
Get timestamped YouTube transcripts by replacing 'youtube' with '2outube' in any video URL. Each line shows exactly when it was spoken. Click any timestamp to jump to that moment in the video. Copy the full transcript with time codes included. Free, no signup.
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
Copy a YouTube video URL
Go to any YouTube video and grab the URL from your browser's address bar.
Change youtube to 2outube
Replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com' in the URL. The timestamped transcript loads instantly.
Timestamps are clickable, letting you jump to any moment
Navigate with timestamps
Click any timestamp to jump to that point in the video. Copy the transcript with or without time codes.
What You Can Do
Clickable timestamps
Every line has a timestamp. Click it to jump directly to that moment in the video.
Copy with time codes
Copy the transcript with timestamps included for citations and references.
Press CSearch and locate
Search for a word, then use its timestamp to find exactly where it appears in the video.
Press /Download with timestamps
Save the timestamped transcript as a file for offline reference.
AI chapter markers
Generate chapter markers that divide the video into timestamped sections.
Press HPerfect For
Researchers
Cite video sources with exact timestamps for academic papers.
Video Editors
Find specific moments in footage using timestamped text search.
Students
Note key lecture moments with timestamps for quick review later.
Content Creators
Create chapter markers and timestamps for video descriptions.
Questions
Does this work with any YouTube video?
Yes, any video with captions. Timestamps come from YouTube's caption data, which is available on most videos.
Is it really free?
Yes, entirely free. No signup, no limits on usage, no premium tier needed for timestamps.
How precise are the timestamps?
Timestamps are typically accurate to within a second or two, matching YouTube's own caption timing.
Can I copy the transcript with timestamps?
Yes. Use the copy function to get the full text with time codes in a format like [00:01:23] for easy reference.
Do timestamps work with auto-generated captions?
Yes. Both manual and auto-generated captions include timestamps.
Can I use timestamps to create video chapters?
Yes. Use the AI chapters feature to auto-generate chapter markers, or note timestamps manually for your video descriptions.
What format are timestamps in?
Timestamps display in HH:MM:SS format. They correspond to the exact moment each caption line appears in the video.
Can I jump to a timestamp on mobile?
Yes. Tap any timestamp on your phone to jump to that moment in the video.
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Click any line to jump to that moment.
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