YouTube transcript on iPad
Use Safari. Not the YouTube app. Paste the link, then copy or save a file.
How to get a transcript on iPad
- 1Copy the YouTube link.
- 2Open this page in Safari (or another browser), not in the YouTube app.
- 3Paste the link and press Get transcript.
- 4Copy the text, or download TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON.
Why not the YouTube app
The app is for watching. It doesn't write TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON. If tapping a video opens the app, copy the link and paste it here in the browser instead.
Where the file goes
Safari on iPad usually offers the file to Files. Other browsers use their download folder. Same rule on iPhone: browser, not the app.
FAQ
Can I get a YouTube transcript on an iPad?
Yes. Open this page in Safari, paste the URL, press Get transcript. Skip the YouTube app.
Can I download a file on iPad?
Yes. In the browser. The YouTube app writes none of these files.
Does this work on iPhone?
Yes. Same rule: phone browser, not the YouTube app.
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