YouTube Transcripts for Journalists
Get exact quotes. Verify what was said.
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
Change 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com' in any video URL. Search for statements, copy exact quotes with timestamps, verify what was actually said. No more manual transcription.
"I fact-checked a politician's claim in 30 seconds. Found the exact quote with timestamp."
— Political Reporter
Sound Familiar?
Working with video sources is slow.
Need exact quotes from video interviews
Fact-checking video claims takes forever
Transcribing interviews manually is tedious
Need to verify what was actually said
The Solution
youtube.com/watch?v=INTERVIEW_ID
2outube.com/watch?v=INTERVIEW_ID
Just change 'y' to '2'
Works with press conferences, interviews, speeches, any video source
How 2outube Helps Journalists
Search for statements
Press / to find exactly where something was said.
Example: Search 'inflation' to find all mentions instantly.
Copy exact quotes
Copy text with timestamps for your story.
Example: "Quote here" (video timestamp 12:34)
Verify context
Click any line to watch that moment. See full context.
Example: Make sure you're not quoting out of context.
Archive for records
Download transcripts. Keep records even if videos disappear.
Example: Permanent record of what was said.
How to Use It
Find the video source
Open the interview, speech, or press conference. Copy the URL.
Change youtube to 2outube
In the URL, replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com'. Press Enter.
💡 Press / to search for specific claims or keywords
Extract and verify
Search, copy quotes, verify context. Get your story right.
Questions from Journalists
How accurate are the transcripts?
Transcripts come from YouTube's captions. Manual captions are very accurate. Auto-generated are 90%+ accurate - always verify exact quotes against the video.
Is it really free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no institutional subscription needed.
Can I use this for published articles?
Yes. Always cite the original video source. The tool just helps you access the content faster.
Does it work with live streams?
It works with any video that has captions. Live streams get captions after they end.
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