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. It works with any YouTube video that has captions. No signup, no account, no forms to fill out.
"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.
What if the video doesn't have captions?
Most YouTube videos have auto-generated captions. If a video doesn't have any captions at all, 2outube won't be able to extract a transcript. This is rare for English-language content.
Can I use the transcript for commercial purposes?
The transcript text comes directly from YouTube's caption data. How you use it depends on the original video's license and your jurisdiction's fair use rules.
Does 2outube store my data or viewing history?
No. 2outube doesn't require an account and doesn't track which videos you transcribe. There's nothing to store because there's no login.
How is this different from YouTube's built-in transcript feature?
YouTube buries the transcript behind multiple clicks and shows it in a small side panel. 2outube makes the full transcript the main focus of the page, making it easier to read, search, and copy.
Does this work with YouTube Shorts?
If the Short has captions available, yes. Change the URL the same way and you'll get the transcript text.
Can I get transcripts from private or unlisted videos?
2outube can only access transcripts from videos you can view. Private videos require you to be logged in on YouTube, which 2outube can't do. Unlisted videos work if you have the URL.
Can I search for specific words in the transcript?
Yes. Once the transcript loads, use your browser's built-in search (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to find any word or phrase in the text. This is one of the biggest advantages over watching a video.
Do I need to install any software or browser extension?
No. 2outube is a website that works in any browser. There's nothing to install, no extension to add, and no app to download.
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