YouTube Transcript Chrome Extension
Read, copy, and AI-summarize any YouTube video's transcript without leaving the page. Free to install.
Read Transcripts Inline
The transcript appears right next to the video on YouTube itself - no tab switching, no pasting a URL.
One-Click Access
Click the extension icon on any YouTube video and the transcript is there instantly.
AI Summary & Chat
Summarize the video or ask it questions directly, powered by the same account and credits as the web app.
Free to Install
No cost to add the extension. Transcripts stay free; AI summary and chat use your account credits.
How It Works
1. Add to Chrome
Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store in one click.
2. Open Any Video
Go to any YouTube video as you normally would.
3. Read, Summarize, or Chat
Click the extension icon to read the transcript, get an AI summary, or ask questions about the video.
Prefer not to install anything? Use the web transcript tool instead, or view API access and pricing.
Extension FAQs
Is the YouTube transcript extension free?
Yes. Installing the extension and reading transcripts is free. AI summary and chat features use the same credit system as the website.
What permissions does the extension need?
It needs access to YouTube pages to read the transcript and display it inline. See the extension's privacy policy for the full breakdown.
Do I need an account to use the extension?
No account is needed to read transcripts. Signing in unlocks AI summary and chat, using the same free signup credits as the web app.
How is this different from the website?
Same underlying transcript and AI engine - the extension just puts it directly on the YouTube page instead of requiring you to paste a video URL into a separate site.
Full details in the extension privacy policy.