YouTube Transcripts for Researchers
Quote videos accurately. Cite with timestamps.
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
Change 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com' in any video URL. Search for quotes, copy exact text, get timestamps for citations. No more manual transcription.
"I can now cite YouTube interviews in my papers with exact timestamps. This saves hours of work."
— PhD Researcher, Media Studies
Sound Familiar?
Using video as a source is tedious.
Need to quote videos accurately for papers
Can't search video content efficiently
Manual transcription is time-consuming
Need timestamps for proper citations
The Solution
youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
2outube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
Just change 'y' to '2'
Works with interviews, lectures, documentaries, talks - any video source
How 2outube Helps Researchers
Search for quotes
Press / to search. Find exactly where something was said.
Example: Search for key terms to locate relevant statements quickly.
Copy with timestamps
Copy exact quotes with time codes for citation.
Example: Format: 'Quote here' (12:34) for easy citation.
Verify statements
Click any line to jump to that moment and verify context.
Example: Check surrounding context before quoting.
Archive for later
Download transcripts to keep permanently.
Example: Keep copies even if videos are deleted.
How to Use It
Find your video source
Open the YouTube video you want to cite. Copy the URL.
Change youtube to 2outube
In the URL, replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com'. Press Enter.
💡 Search first, then copy the exact quote with timestamp
Extract and cite
Search, copy quotes, note timestamps. Build your citations.
Questions from Researchers
How accurate are the transcripts for citation?
Transcripts come from YouTube's captions. Many videos have manually created captions. Auto-generated ones are 90%+ accurate but should be verified for exact quotes.
Is it really free?
Yes, completely free. No account needed, no institutional subscription required.
Can I use this for published research?
Yes. The tool just makes YouTube's existing captions accessible. Cite the original video as your source.
Does it work with restricted or private videos?
It works with any video you have access to. Private videos require you to be logged in with permission.
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