Harku YouTube to Text
Hey HN! I built a free tool that generates transcripts from YouTube videos with timestamps. Key features: - 100% free, no signup required - 99% accuracy with Whisper V3 - Multiple export formats (TXT, SRT, VTT) - 60+ languages auto-detection - Includes timestamps for navigation I noticed many existing tools either require signup, have paywalls, or produce low-quality transcripts. This tool aims to solve that. Try it: https://harku.io/tools/youtube-to-text Feedback welcome!
Harku YouTube to Text launched on August 4, 2026 with 3 votes, #2,940 of 23,274 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches.
What it does
Convert any public YouTube video into a readable, timestamped transcript in seconds. Harku supports 60+ languages, requires no account, and exports TXT, SRT, or VTT for notes, captions, research, and content repurposing.
Paste any YouTube URL and get a full transcript in seconds. Free, no account needed. Export TXT, SRT, VTT. Supports 60+ languages. Try it now →
The best free YouTube transcript generator to convert any YouTube video to text with AI. Get accurate YouTube transcripts with timestamps in seconds. Generate a YouTube transcript from a URL, Shorts link, youtu.be link, or video ID. If a YouTube link is restricted, upload the audio/video file instead. Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Un1P8iWMk or O4Un1P8iWMk A free account is required for uploads. Best for restricted YouTube videos, long lectures, podcasts, and meetings. Our AI-powered transcription technology delivers industry-leading accuracy for converting video content into precise text. Whether you need to transcribe educational content, podcasts, interviews, or business…from harku.io
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