Question 1

How do I get a YouTube transcript?

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There are two main ways: 1) Use NoteLM's free Transcript Generator - simply paste the YouTube URL and get the transcript instantly. 2) Use YouTube's built-in feature - click the "..." button under a video and select "Show transcript". NoteLM is faster and offers export options.

Question 2

Do I need to create an account to use the transcript generator?

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No, NoteLM's Transcript Generator is completely free and requires no account. Just paste a YouTube URL and get your transcript immediately.

Question 3

Does the video need to have captions for this to work?

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Yes, the video needs to have captions enabled - either manually added by the creator or auto-generated by YouTube. YouTube auto-generates captions for most videos in major languages.

Question 4

How long does it take to generate a transcript?

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With NoteLM, transcripts are generated instantly - usually in under 2 seconds. We extract the existing caption data from YouTube, so there's no processing delay.

Question 5

What formats can I export the transcript in?

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NoteLM supports TXT (plain text) and SRT (subtitle format) exports. SRT includes timestamps and is compatible with video editing software.

Question 6

Can I get transcripts from private or unlisted videos?

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You can get transcripts from unlisted videos if you have the link. Private videos require you to be logged into an account with access, which our tool doesn't support - use YouTube's built-in feature for those.

Question 7

Is there a limit to how many transcripts I can generate?

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No, NoteLM has no limits. Generate as many transcripts as you need, completely free.

Question 8

Do transcripts include timestamps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, transcripts include accurate timestamps for each section. In SRT format, every line has precise start and end times. In TXT format, you can choose to include or exclude timestamps.

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