How To Get Transcript From YouTube Video - Full Guide

Summary

This tutorial video demonstrates how to access and utilize YouTube video transcripts. It guides viewers on navigating to youtube.com, finding a video, and accessing its transcript by clicking the three dots below the video player. The video explains how to scroll through the transcript, jump to specific video parts using timestamps, toggle timestamps on and off, and search for keywords using the 'Find' function. Additionally, it shows how to copy the transcript for personal use, enhancing the viewer's comprehension and engagement with video content.

Takeaways

• 🖥️ To access transcripts on YouTube, use a computer or mobile device with a browser in desktop mode.
• 🔍 Search for the specific YouTube video whose transcript you want to view.
• ⏸ Pause the video to access transcript options easily.
• 📄 Click the three dots below the video player on the right to reveal the 'Show Transcript' option.
• 🕒 Use timestamps in the transcript to quickly jump to specific parts of the video.
• 🔍 Toggle timestamps on and off by clicking the three dots in the transcript box.
• 🔎 Use 'Ctrl F' or 'Command F' to search for specific keywords within the video's transcript.
• 📋 Copy the transcript by highlighting the text and using the 'Copy' function, then paste it into a document for further use.
• 💬 The video guide is aimed at helping viewers efficiently navigate and utilize YouTube video transcripts.
• 👍 Encouragement to like and subscribe is a common practice to support the channel and its content.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video?

The main purpose of the video is to guide viewers on how to view and obtain transcripts from YouTube videos.

Why is it recommended to use a computer for this process?

Using a computer is recommended because the process involves accessing the desktop version of YouTube, which may be more challenging on a mobile device.

How can one access the desktop version of YouTube on a mobile device?

To access the desktop version of YouTube on a mobile device, one should request the desktop version of the website through the browser settings.

How does one find the video they want to view the transcript for?

To find the video, one should navigate to YouTube, search for the desired video, or go directly to the channel where the video is hosted.

What is the significance of pausing the video before accessing the transcript?

Pausing the video before accessing the transcript allows the viewer to focus on the transcript without distractions and to synchronize the text with the video content.

Where can the 'show transcript' option be found on a YouTube video page?

The 'show transcript' option can be found below the video player on the right-hand side, accessible by tapping the three dots.

How does the transcript feature help in navigating through a video?

The transcript feature allows viewers to scroll through the text, skip to specific parts of the video using timestamps, and search for keywords, enhancing the viewing experience.

What is the benefit of toggling timestamps in the transcript?

Toggling timestamps can make it easier to read the transcript without the distraction of time codes, focusing solely on the text.

How can one search for a specific keyword within the video transcript?

To search for a keyword, one can use the 'Ctrl F' or 'Command F' function and type in the keyword to find all instances of its mention in the video.

Is it possible to copy the entire transcript from YouTube? If so, how?

Yes, it is possible to copy the entire transcript by selecting the text with the mouse, right-clicking, and choosing 'copy', then pasting it into a document or notepad.

What is the final step the video suggests after copying the transcript?

The final step suggested is to paste the copied transcript into a notepad or document for further formatting or saving.

Outlines

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📺 How to Access YouTube Video Transcripts

This paragraph provides a step-by-step guide on how to view and access transcripts from YouTube videos. The process begins with visiting youtube.com on a computer or mobile device with a browser set to the desktop version of the site. The viewer is instructed to locate the desired video, in this case, a video on how to watch Netflix with friends from the presenter's own channel. Once the video is found, the user is directed to scroll down to access the three-dot menu below the video player on the right-hand side. By tapping on this menu and selecting 'Show transcript,' the video's transcript becomes available for viewing. The transcript can be navigated by scrolling, and specific parts of the video can be accessed by tapping on timestamps. Additionally, timestamps can be toggled on or off, and keywords can be searched within the transcript using the 'Find' function (Ctrl F or Command F). The paragraph concludes with instructions on how to copy the transcript from YouTube by highlighting the text and using the 'Copy' command, and pasting it into another document for further formatting or use.

Keywords

💡Transcript

A transcript is a written version of the dialogue or commentary in a video or audio recording. In the context of the video, the transcript is used to provide viewers with a text version of the spoken content, which can be particularly helpful for those who are hard of hearing, for language learners, or for those who prefer reading over listening. The video demonstrates how to access the transcript feature on YouTube, which is a valuable tool for enhancing accessibility and understanding of video content.

💡YouTube

YouTube is a video-sharing platform where users can upload, share, and view videos. It's a popular site for content creators to distribute their work and for viewers to discover and consume a wide variety of content. The video script references YouTube as the platform where the transcript feature is being demonstrated, highlighting the platform's functionality and user interface.

💡Subscription

A subscription on YouTube refers to the act of following a channel to receive updates when new content is posted. In the script, the speaker encourages viewers to subscribe to their channel, which is a common practice among content creators to build an audience and increase visibility of their work.

💡Desktop Version

The desktop version of a website is the full version designed for use on a computer rather than a mobile device. The video guide instructs viewers to access the desktop version of YouTube on their mobile devices by requesting the desktop site. This is often done to access features or layouts that are not available or are limited on the mobile version of the site.

💡Video Player

The video player is the interface within YouTube that allows users to play, pause, and control the playback of videos. In the script, the video player is mentioned in the context of pausing a video to access the transcript feature, indicating its role in the viewing experience on the platform.

💡Timestamp

A timestamp in a video transcript is a time reference that corresponds to a specific moment in the video. It allows viewers to quickly navigate to different parts of the video. The video script explains how to use timestamps in the transcript to jump to specific sections of the video, which is a feature that aids in efficient content navigation.

💡Ctrl F / Command F

Ctrl F (Control + F) or Command F on a Mac is a keyboard shortcut used to open the 'Find' function in most web browsers and text editors, allowing users to search for specific words or phrases within a text. The video demonstrates using this shortcut to search for keywords within the video's transcript, showcasing a method for quickly locating content within a text.

💡Keyword Search

Keyword search refers to the process of looking for specific words or phrases within a body of text. In the context of the video, the script explains how to perform a keyword search within the transcript to find mentions of specific terms, like 'iPhone', which helps viewers locate relevant discussions or information within the video.

💡Copy and Paste

Copy and paste are common computer commands used to duplicate and transfer text or other data from one location to another. The video guide shows how to copy the transcript text from YouTube and paste it into another application, such as a notepad, which is a useful technique for saving or reusing the information from the transcript.

💡Accessibility

Accessibility in digital content refers to the design and creation of technology that can be used by people with disabilities. The video's focus on the transcript feature highlights YouTube's efforts to improve accessibility for all users, including those who may have difficulty hearing or understanding the spoken content of videos.

Highlights

Introduction to viewing and getting transcripts from YouTube videos.

Instructions to visit youtube.com and use a computer or mobile device with a browser.

Necessity to request the desktop version of YouTube on mobile devices.

Guidance on locating a specific video to obtain its transcript.

Demonstration of accessing the transcript feature by clicking the three dots below the video player.

Explanation of how to view the transcript by selecting the 'Show transcript' option.

Method to scroll through the transcript and jump to specific video parts using timestamps.

Process to remove timestamps from the transcript for a cleaner view.

Technique to search for specific keywords within the video transcript using Ctrl F or Command F.

Tutorial on copying the transcript from YouTube to a notepad or document.

Example of copying from the start of the transcript and pasting it into a document for formatting.

Encouragement for viewers to like the video if they found the guide useful.

Emphasis on the practical applications of YouTube's transcript feature for accessibility and research.

Highlight of the video's educational value for enhancing viewer engagement and learning.

Note on the importance of transcription for those with hearing impairments or language barriers.

Final call to action for viewers to subscribe to the channel for more helpful content.

Transcripts

in this video I show you how to view and

get the transcript from YouTube videos

if you're new to the Channel please go

down below and consider subscribing and

once you've done that please go down

below and silly if you like and now

let's go and jump straight into this

guide the first thing you'll need to do

is go to youtube.com and you'll need to

do this on your computer or

alternatively you candle on your mobile

device but you'll need to go onto a

browser and go to the desktop version of

YouTube by requesting the desktop

version of the website then the next

thing you'll need to do is go and find

the video which you want to go and get

the transcript of so I'm going to go to

my own channel and find a video I want

to go and do the transcript for so here

we are on my channel and I want to go

over the transcript for this video here

how to watch Netflix with friends so

I'll just go and pause it just like so

so scroll down a little bit on YouTube

and what you need to do is just come

just below the video player on the right

hand side and go and tap on these three

dots here go and tap on it just like so

now as you can see I've now got this

option here for show transcript so go

and tap on show transcript just like so

and then it's going to go and open up

the transcript of everything I say in

this video so then you can go and scroll

through and go and view it and if you

want to go and Skip to to a certain part

of the video you can go and tap on the

the timestamp just here and then it's

going to go and take you that exact part

of the video and also if you just want

to go and remove the the timestamps as

well then all you need to do is going to

tap into three dots in the top right of

the transcript box just like this and

then you can go and press toggle

timestamps and they'll be removed and if

you want to go and say look for a

certain keyword in the video all you

need to do is press Ctrl F or command F

if you're on a Mac and then you can go

and type in for example um iPhone and

then it's going to show you every time

iPhone is mentioned in this video and

you can go and tap on it and then you

can go to that exact timestamp and you

can also go and copy the transcript from

YouTube as well to do that decide where

you want to go and start copying from in

this case I want to be at the start and

then hold your left click down and you

can just go and drag the whole thing

just like so then let go and right click

and go and press copy and then you go

and paste it into a notepad and then I'm

going to go and paste it in here just

like so and there it is and then of

course I can go and format it if I'd

like to as well so there we go guys if

you found this guide useful please go

down below and so leave me a like peace