Transcribe Veritasium Videos from YouTube
Get the full text of any Veritasium video in seconds
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
To transcribe a Veritasium video, open it on YouTube, then change 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com' in the URL. The full transcript loads instantly — no signup, no paste box. You get a full searchable transcript with clickable timestamps — perfect for reviewing the science explanations and revisiting complex concepts.
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
Why Transcribe Veritasium Videos from YouTube
Veritasium videos pack dense physics, mathematics, and engineering explanations into fast-paced narration.
Students and researchers frequently cite Veritasium's explanations of phenomena like quantum mechanics, entropy, or exponential growth.
Veritasium's longer-form videos — often 15 to 30 minutes — cover entire scientific topics in depth.
Derek Muller frequently introduces precise scientific terms, named theorems, and quantitative figures that are easy to mishear in audio.
How to Transcribe
Find the Veritasium video on YouTube
Go to the Veritasium channel on YouTube or search for the specific video you want — whether it's about the
Change youtube to 2outube
In the URL bar, replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com' and press Enter. The full transcript loads instantly alongside the video.
Read, copy, and use the transcript
Scroll through the full timestamped transcript to find the passage you need, copy specific sections for notes or citations, or
Tips for Transcribing Veritasium Videos from YouTube
Use timestamps to navigate long explanations
Veritasium videos often build arguments over 20+ minutes.
Search the transcript for key terms
Once the transcript is loaded, use your browser's Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F) to search for specific words like 'entropy,' 'exponential,' or a person's name.
Cross-reference with auto-captions for equations
Veritasium frequently uses on-screen equations that aren't read aloud — only the surrounding explanation appears in captions.
Bookmark transcripts for entire series
For multi-part Veritasium series — like his videos on measurement, infinity, or black holes — create bookmarks for each 2outube transcript URL.
Sample Workflow
Open the Veritasium video
Open the Veritasium video on YouTube and change 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com' to load the full transcript
Use Ctrl+F to search
Use Ctrl+F to search for the key concept you're writing about — copy the exact quote and note the timestamp for your citation
Paste relevant passages
Paste relevant passages into your notes, verify technical terms against the written text, and use the timestamps to double-check surrounding context in the video
Questions
Does this work with any YouTube video?
Yes, it works with any video that has captions. Most YouTube videos have auto-generated captions.
Is it really free?
Completely free. No account, no subscription, no limits.
Does 2outube work with all Veritasium videos?
It works with any Veritasium video that has captions enabled — which is the vast majority. Older videos occasionally lack captions, but Derek Muller's channel is well-captioned and most videos going back years will work without issue.
Are the Veritasium transcripts accurate?
The transcripts come directly from YouTube's caption data, which for Veritasium is generally high quality.
Can I get the transcript of a Veritasium video with equations?
The transcript captures everything spoken in the narration, but on-screen equations and diagrams aren't included — those are visual elements, not captions.
How do I cite a Veritasium transcript in an academic paper?
Cite it the same way you'd cite a YouTube video — include the video title, channel name (Veritasium), publication date, and URL.
Can I download or export the Veritasium transcript?
You can select all the text in the transcript and copy it into any document, notes app, or text editor. There's no dedicated export button, but a simple copy-paste gives you the full text in seconds.
Does this work on mobile for Veritasium videos?
Yes. Open any Veritasium video in your mobile browser, tap the URL bar, and change 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com'. The transcript loads in your browser just like on desktop — no app required.
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