YouTube Transcript Copier

Open a YouTube video, paste transcript or lyric text you are authorized to use, remove common timestamps, then copy or download the cleaned text.

How to use YouTube Transcript Copier

Paste a supported YouTube video URL and select Open video on YouTube.
On YouTube, use Show transcript when the video provides it, copy the text, and paste it into Docsy.
Remove timestamps if needed, review the wording, then copy it or download a TXT file.

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What this tool is best for

Cleaning captions from videos that provide a visible transcript.
Removing timestamp-only lines and repeated adjacent caption lines.
Keeping a reviewed transcript in a simple TXT file.

Tips for a better result

Use transcript or lyric text only when you own it or have permission to copy it.
Keep paragraph breaks when they help separate speakers or sections.
Compare the cleaned text with the video before relying on quotes.

Know before you start

Docsy does not automatically download captions from the URL.
YouTube may not provide Show transcript for every video, language, device, or account.
The cleaner cannot confirm speaker names, transcription accuracy, or your rights to reuse the text.

Common problems and fixes

If the URL is rejected, use a standard youtube.com, youtu.be, Shorts, embed, or live-video link.
If Show transcript is missing, try YouTube on a desktop browser and confirm that the video has captions.
If timestamp removal changes too much, undo the edit in the text box or paste the original transcript again.

Frequently asked questions

Why does Docsy not extract captions automatically?

YouTube's official caption-download API requires authorization and permission to edit the video, so Docsy does not present protected caption downloads as a public URL-only feature.

Can I copy song lyrics?

Only copy or reuse lyrics when you own them, they are licensed for that use, or you otherwise have permission.

Does Docsy upload the pasted transcript?

No. Cleaning, copying, and TXT creation happen in your browser. Selecting Open video sends the video ID to YouTube.

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