Getting Started with 6 Free YouTube Tools
Start Using YouTube Transcript Generator, Video Summarizer, and 5 More Free Tools in Minutes
Key Takeaways
- YouTube Transcript Generator (40.5K searches/mo)
- Step 1: Download from GitHub
- Using Online Tools
- Online Tools
1Online Tools - No Setup Required
YouTube Transcript Generator (40.5K searches/mo)
Extract transcripts from any YouTube video instantly. Visit /youtube-transcript-generator, paste the video URL, click Generate, and download in SRT, VTT, TXT, or 6 other formats. Supports 100+ languages and playlists. No signup, no API key, works on any browser including mobile.
YouTube Thumbnail Downloader (14.8K searches/mo)
Download HD thumbnails (up to 1280×720) from any YouTube video. Visit /youtube-thumbnail-downloader, paste the URL, and download all available sizes instantly. Perfect for research, presentations, or content creation. No signup required.
YouTube Comment Extractor (12.1K searches/mo)
Download and analyze comments from any YouTube video. Visit /youtube-comment-extractor, paste the URL, and load comments. Apply advanced filters (top/newest, sentiment, search), use the giveaway picker, and export to JSON/CSV. Great for audience research and giveaways.
YouTube Channel Analytics (27.1K searches/mo)
Analyze any YouTube channel's performance. Visit /youtube-channel-analytics, enter a channel URL, and see subscriber counts, video performance, growth trends, and engagement metrics. Perfect for competitor research and channel benchmarking.
2Chrome Extensions - 2-Minute Setup
Step 1: Download from GitHub
Visit the NoteLM GitHub repository (linked from our homepage). Click the green "Code" button, then "Download ZIP". Extract to a folder you can find easily (e.g., Desktop). For Video Summarizer and Subtitle Downloader, download each extension separately.
Step 2: Load in Chrome Developer Mode
Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/ in the address bar. Toggle "Developer mode" ON (top-right corner). Click "Load unpacked" (top-left), navigate to the extracted folder, and select it. The extension icon appears in your toolbar. Pin it for easy access.
Step 3: Get Free Gemini API Key (Summarizer only)
For the Video Summarizer: Visit aistudio.google.com, sign in with Google, click "Get API Key" → "Create API Key". Copy the key. Paste it in the NoteLM extension settings. The free tier provides 1,500 requests/day. Subtitle Downloader doesn't need an API key.
3Your First Experience
Using Online Tools
For Transcript Generator, Thumbnail Downloader, Comment Extractor, and Channel Analytics: just paste a YouTube URL and click the action button. Results appear instantly. Download or copy in your preferred format. No account needed, works on any browser.
Using Chrome Extensions
For Video Summarizer: Open any YouTube video with captions (look for CC icon), click the NoteLM button, and get an AI-generated summary with clickable timestamps in 10-60 seconds. For Subtitle Downloader: right-click the extension icon or use the download button to get SRT files.
Exporting and Saving
All tools support export: Transcripts in 9 formats (SRT, VTT, TXT, JSON3, etc.), Comments in JSON/CSV, Summaries copy to clipboard (paste into Notion, Obsidian, Google Docs). Thumbnails download as JPG in all available sizes.
4Browser & Platform Compatibility
Online Tools
Work on any modern browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, Opera. Also works on mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Android Chrome). No installation needed.
Chrome Extensions
Work on Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, and all Chromium-based browsers. Installation process is identical. Firefox extension support is planned for future release.
All 6 Free YouTube Tools
Each tool has dedicated support — all 100% free
Transcript Generator
OnlineExtract captions in SRT, VTT, TXT
Video Summarizer
ExtensionAI summaries with timestamps
Thumbnail Downloader
OnlineHD thumbnails up to 1280×720
Subtitle Downloader
ExtensionOne-click SRT downloads
Comment Extractor
OnlineExport to JSON/CSV
Channel Analytics
OnlineGrowth trends & metrics
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Language Support: 100+ Languages for All YouTube Tools
Transcript Generator Supports 100+ Languages, Summarizer Outputs in 50+ Languages
More Questions?
Check our comprehensive FAQ for answers to 40+ common questions about all 6 tools