The Best YouTube Transcript Generator
The #1 YouTube
Transcript Generator
Instantly generate accurate, readable transcripts from any YouTube video in seconds.
Real Users, Real Results
Don't just take our word for it — here's what founders and researchers say about ytskim.
“Being able to summarize 10 videos at once is honestly a game changer for research.”
“Perfect for founders and students who consume lots of content every day.”
“Clean UI, fast summaries, and surprisingly accurate.”
“I use YTSkim daily to summarize long podcasts and tech videos. Saves me so much time.”
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Stop Wasting Hours on Long Videos
Whether you're a student, researcher, or content creator — ytskim directly solves the biggest problems with online learning.
The Problem
Drowning in fluff and filler content.
Most videos are 90% filler — sponsorships, intros, tangents. You just need the 5 minutes of real value buried inside a 2-hour podcast.
The Solution
Our AI extracts only the high-signal insights — zero fluff.
The Problem
Constantly pausing to take notes.
You pause every 10 seconds, type, rewind, repeat. By the end you have messy notes and a headache.
The Solution
Get a perfectly structured, timestamped summary automatically.
The Problem
Falling behind on your watchlist.
10 lectures due tomorrow and you haven't started? There aren't enough hours in the day to watch them all.
The Solution
Process 10 videos in parallel — clear your backlog in minutes.
The Time You Save
Users save an average of 3+ hours per week.
Let AI do the heavy lifting while you focus on what actually matters: applying the knowledge.
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From Video to Summary in 30 Seconds
No signup friction. No complicated setup. Just paste a link and let AI do the rest.
1. Paste a Link
Copy any YouTube video URL and paste it into ytskim. We support standard links, short links, and even embeds.
2. AI Summarizes
Our AI instantly extracts the transcript and generates a clean, structured summary with all the key takeaways.
3. Read & Export
Read the summary side-by-side with the transcript. Copy to clipboard or download as TXT or PDF in one click.
Everything You Need to Learn Faster
ytskim is built for students, researchers, and professionals who want to extract knowledge from YouTube videos without watching them in full.
Batch Processing
Paste up to 10 YouTube links at once and process them all in parallel. Perfect for playlists and course lectures.
Accurate Transcripts
Get word-for-word transcripts with timestamps. Switch between Transcript and Reader mode for the best reading experience.
Any Language
ytskim works with YouTube videos in any language. Our AI handles English, Spanish, Japanese, and 50+ more.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Get instant access with our simple, one-time payment. No hidden fees.
Credit Pack
One time payment. 500 credits valid for a year.
- 500 Credits (1 video = 1 summary)
- Valid for 1 Year
- Up to 4-Hour Videos
- Advanced Exports (PDF, TXT)
- Batch Processing (10 video at once)
Secure checkout powered by Stripe. Credits valid for 1 year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ytskim.
ytskim extracts the full transcript from any YouTube video, then uses AI to create a clean, structured summary highlighting the key points, takeaways, and action items.
ytskim supports any language that YouTube provides captions for — including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and 50+ more.
Yes! You can paste up to 10 YouTube links at once. ytskim will process all of them in parallel, and you can paginate through the results using the built-in navigation bar.
You can copy the transcript or summary to your clipboard, download as a TXT file, or export as a professionally formatted PDF document.
Each video summary consumes 1 credit. You can purchase a credit pack (500 credits for $19) that is valid for a full year. There are no monthly subscriptions, so you only pay for what you use.
Why I built ytskim
"I was spending hours watching YouTube lectures and tutorials, pausing and rewinding constantly just to take notes. I knew there had to be a better way."
"I built ytskim so anyone can instantly get the key insights from any video. Whether you're studying for exams, doing research, or just trying to learn faster — ytskim gives you back your time."
Darayuth Hang
Founder, ytskim
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