YouTube transcript generator
Paste a YouTube link and get a clean, timestamped transcript you can read, search, copy or quote from.
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Why Distribution Is Becoming the New Moat
The Long Game · Ep. 214
Transcript · 18,402 words
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Punctuated, not a wall of words
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Every line is a jump link
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Is the transcript accurate?
It uses YouTube's captions where they exist and transcribes the audio where they don't, then cleans up punctuation. Expect a small number of errors on names, jargon and heavy accents.
Can I download the transcript?
Yes — copy it as plain text, or download it with or without timestamps.
Does it keep timestamps?
Every line is timestamped, and each one links back to that second of the video.
What languages are supported?
Transcription works in most major languages, and you can read the transcript translated into English.
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