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Captions to transcript
Turn a caption file into readable paragraphs for show notes, a blog post or a newsletter. Free, and nothing leaves your browser.
Updated 25 October 2026
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From captions to paragraphs
Caption files are cut into two-line pieces for the screen. This joins them back into prose: a pause in the speech starts a new paragraph, long stretches are split at the end of a sentence, a speaker change (>>) starts a new paragraph, and sounds like [Music] can be left out. Add timestamps for show notes, or leave them off for a blog post.
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Questions
How do I get a transcript of a YouTube video?
Download its caption file (from YouTube Studio for your own videos) and open it here. Auto-generated captions work, but contain more mistakes than captions you've reviewed.
Can it keep timestamps?
Yes: tick the timestamp option and each paragraph starts with the time it begins, handy for show notes.
Which caption formats work?
SRT, WebVTT, SBV, ASS/SSA and YouTube timed text.
Is my file uploaded?
No. It's turned into text in your browser.
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