YouTube Transcript, Chapters & Description Extractor

Inspect the description and chapter outline returned with a public video, then copy the useful text for your notes.

1Enter YouTube Video URL

Tip: Type ytmetadata.com/ in front of any YouTube link in your address bar to download instantly.

Published description viewer Timestamped chapter list Copy-ready video notes Collect the source description and timestamped chapter outline in a copy-ready view.

3 Simple Steps

Copy the link

Open the video, tap Share → Copy link. Desktop users can just grab it from the address bar.

Paste it above

Drop the URL into the box and press Download. We read the available formats straight from the source.

Pick and save

Choose a resolution or an audio format. The file streams to your device and the name is set for you.

Tools built around the source video

No account, no extension, no watermark. Paste a link and the file is yours.

MP4 & WebM Up to 4K / 60fps MP3 & M4A Thumbnails Nothing stored

Every quality, mirrored

We surface exactly what the source exposes — 144p through 4K, 60fps included. Nothing is upscaled and nothing is re-encoded.

Streams in seconds

No queues, no waiting for a render to finish. The file is piped from the host to your browser as it arrives.

Nothing is stored

No accounts, no database of downloads, no re-hosting. Media is processed transiently and discarded the moment your transfer ends.

Works everywhere

Desktop, phone, tablet. The same link works in any modern browser, and every download works on any device.

Frequently asked questions

Can I extract YouTube chapters with timestamps?

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Yes, when the public metadata includes chapters, the tool lists their timestamps and titles and lets you copy the outline.

Why are there no chapters or description for my video?

The creator may not have supplied those fields, or the source may not include them in the returned metadata. The extractor does not invent missing text.

May I republish extracted descriptions or transcripts?

Only reuse text when you own it or have permission. A public page does not remove copyright or platform restrictions.

Does this YouTube transcript tool show full spoken captions?

It displays the published description and timestamped chapters returned in video metadata. It does not claim to provide full captions or generate speech-to-text.

Every option the source provides

Available formats vary per video and region. We list exactly what is on offer for the link you paste.

Video

MP4 (H.264 + AAC)
MP4 (AV1)
WebM (VP9 + Opus)
4K · 2160p
Full HD · 1080p
HD · 720p
SD · 480p / 360p / 240p / 144p

Audio

MP3 (transcoded)
M4A (AAC)
Opus / WebM
Original bitrate
Up to 256 kbps

Images

Max resolution thumbnail
Standard thumbnail
JPEG
No re-encoding

Terms & copyright

YTMetadata is an independent tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube, Google or any other platform whose content it can read. All product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Download only material you own, have explicit permission to use, or that the platform itself provides a download option for. Do not redistribute, re-upload, monetise, publicly perform or commercially exploit downloaded media. You are solely responsible for complying with applicable law, licences and platform terms in your jurisdiction.

We do not bypass DRM, encryption or any other technical protection, and we do not support private, paywalled, rental, members-only or otherwise restricted content. Availability of a given video depends on the source and on the region the request originates from.

Media is processed transiently on request and is never stored, indexed or re-hosted. To report a copyright concern, email [email protected] with the URL in question and we will act on it.