Question 1

What languages does YouTube transcript support?

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YouTube auto-generates captions for over 100 languages. The availability depends on whether the creator added manual captions or if YouTube's auto-caption supports that language.

Question 2

Can I translate a YouTube transcript to another language?

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Yes! Use NoteLM's Video Summarizer to get summaries in 50+ languages. For full translation, copy the transcript to Google Translate or DeepL.

Question 3

How do I get transcripts for videos in foreign languages?

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If the video has captions (auto or manual), NoteLM can extract them regardless of language. You can then translate the output.

Question 4

Are auto-generated captions available in all languages?

Accepted Answer

No, YouTube auto-captions are currently available for about 15 major languages. Other languages require manual captions from the creator.

Question 5

Can I download transcripts in multiple languages from one video?

Accepted Answer

If a video has multiple caption tracks (e.g., English and Spanish), you can download each separately using NoteLM.

Question 6

How accurate are non-English auto-captions?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy varies by language. Major languages like Spanish, French, German have 90%+ accuracy. Lesser-supported languages may have lower accuracy.

Question 7

Can I use the transcript for language learning?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Transcripts are excellent for language learning. Download the transcript, then practice reading along with the video.

Question 8

How do I find videos with manual (accurate) captions?

Accepted Answer

Look for the CC icon on videos. In caption settings, manual captions won't have "[Auto-generated]" label. Educational content often has quality captions.

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