How to Extract Transcripts from Full YouTube Playlists (Step-by-Step Guide)

Whether you're a researcher, content creator, or student, downloading transcripts from an entire YouTube playlist can save you tons of time. Here's how to do it easily with YouTube Transcript Generator.

Step 1: Get the Playlist URL

Head over to YouTube and open the playlist you want transcripts for.

  • Click Share and then Copy Link.

Example:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLexample123

Step 2: Open the Bulk Extract Tool

Go to youtube-transcript.io and click on Bulk Extraction from the menu. This tool lets you process entire playlists in one go. (Bulk Extraction Tool)

Step 3: Paste the Playlist URL

  • Paste your playlist link into the input field.
  • The tool will fetch all videos from the playlist automatically.
  • You'll see a list of video titles appear.
User extracting transcripts from Playlist URL

Step 4: Select Videos

  • Select all videos or choose specific ones you want transcripts for.
  • Use the Select All button for speed if you want the entire list.
User selecting videos from playlist to extract

Step 5: Extract Transcripts

  • Click Fetch Selected.
  • The tool will process each video and grab its transcript automatically.

Step 6: Download Your Transcripts

Once extraction is complete:

  • Preview transcripts directly on the page.
  • Download them in TXT, SRT, VTT, or CSV formats.
  • You can also add structured names to the download files, using the title, id, publish date, and current date.

Ready to try? Head to our Bulk Extract Tool and extract your playlist transcripts now!