How to Extract Transcripts from All Videos on a YouTube Channel

Want to download transcripts for every video on a YouTube channel? Whether you're doing research, content analysis, or archiving, our tools make it simple. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to extract transcripts from an entire YouTube channel.

Step 1: Get the Channel URL

Go to the YouTube channel you want to extract transcripts from. Copy the channel's URL from your browser's address bar.

Example:

https://www.youtube.com/@channelname

Step 2: Use the Channel Info Tool

Go to youtube-transcript.io and open the Channel Info Tool. (Channel Info Tool)

  • Paste the YouTube channel URL into the input field.
  • The tool will extract the external channel ID automatically.
User extracting Channel ID

Step 3: Get the Channel's Playlist Link

Our tool will convert the channel ID into a playlist that includes all of the channel's videos.

  • You'll receive a playlist link that contains every video uploaded to the channel.
  • Copy this playlist URL for the next step.
User converting Channel ID to Channel Playlist

Step 4: Open the Bulk Extract Tool

Navigate to the Bulk Extract Tool on youtube-transcript.io.

  • Paste the playlist link you received from the Channel Info Tool.
  • The tool will load all videos from the playlist.

Step 5: Select Videos

  • Select all videos, or choose specific ones if needed.
  • Use the Select All button for faster selection.

Step 6: Extract and Download Transcripts

  • Click on Fetch Selected to start the process.
  • Download your transcripts in TXT, VTT, SRT, or CSV format.

Ready to get started? Visit our Channel Info Tool and extract transcripts from any YouTube channel today!