Send YouTube Transcripts to Google Docs
Get any YouTube transcript into Google Docs in seconds
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
Swap 'youtube.com' for '2outube.com' in any video URL to instantly get the full transcript, then copy it directly into Google Docs. No extensions, no signup, no paste boxes required. Works with any captioned YouTube video, completely free.
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
Using Transcripts with Google Docs
Get the YouTube video URL
Copy the URL of any YouTube video you want to transcribe. It should look like youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID. Works with lectures, tutorials, interviews, podcasts — any video with captions enabled.
Swap the domain to 2outube.com
In your browser address bar, change 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com' and press Enter. The page loads instantly with the full transcript displayed — timestamped and ready to copy.
Copy the transcript text
Select all the transcript text on the 2outube page (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A works, or just drag to select). You can copy with timestamps or clean text depending on how you want to use it in Docs.
Paste into Google Docs
Open a new or existing Google Doc, place your cursor where you want the transcript, and paste (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V). The text drops in cleanly. From there you can use Docs' built-in tools — summarize with Gemini, use Find & Replace, add headings, or share and collaborate with teammates.
Quick Start
Get the transcript
Navigate to any YouTube video with captions. Copy the full URL from your browser address bar.
Change youtube to 2outube
In the URL, replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com' — just change the 'y' to a '2'. Hit Enter and the transcript appears immediately.
Paste into Google Docs
Select and copy the transcript from 2outube, then paste it into any Google Doc. Use Gemini in Docs to summarize, or format it with headings and comments for easy collaboration.
Ready-Made Template
--- YOUTUBE TRANSCRIPT ---
[Paste 2outube transcript here]
--- END TRANSCRIPT ---
Please do the following:
1. Write a 3-sentence summary of the key points
2. List the main topics covered as bullet points
3. Pull out any direct quotes worth saving
4. Flag any action items or recommendations mentioned
(Tip: In Google Docs, open Gemini from the side panel and paste this prompt with your transcript to get instant structured notes.)Questions
Does this work with any YouTube video?
Yes, any video with captions. This includes auto-generated captions and manually uploaded subtitles. Most YouTube videos have captions enabled by default.
Is it really free?
Completely free. No account, no limits. Just swap the URL and get the transcript — as many times as you want.
Can I send the transcript directly to Google Docs without copy-pasting?
The fastest method is copy-paste — select the transcript on 2outube and paste into your Doc. If you need automation, you can also paste the transcript into Google Apps Script or use a Zapier/Make workflow to push text into a Doc programmatically.
Will the timestamps be included when I paste into Google Docs?
Yes, 2outube displays the transcript with timestamps. When you copy and paste into Google Docs, the timestamps come along with the text. You can easily remove them with Find & Replace (Ctrl+H) if you want clean text only.
Can I use Gemini in Google Docs to summarize the transcript?
Absolutely. Once the transcript is in your Doc, open the Gemini side panel (the star icon on the right), select the transcript text, and ask Gemini to summarize, extract key points, or reformat it. It works extremely well with long video transcripts.
What if the YouTube video has no captions?
2outube requires the video to have captions enabled. If a video has no captions, there's no transcript to display. Try checking if the video has auto-generated captions turned on — most English-language videos do.
Can I share the Google Doc with the transcript with teammates?
Yes — that's one of the best reasons to use Google Docs for transcripts. Once pasted, share the Doc as you normally would. Teammates can comment, highlight, and collaborate on the transcript in real time.
Does 2outube work on mobile for copying to Google Docs on my phone?
Yes. Visit 2outube.com on your mobile browser, swap the URL, and the transcript loads. From there, long-press to select and copy the text, then paste into the Google Docs mobile app.
Get any YouTube transcript into Google Docs right now
Free, no signup required
Try It Free