YouTube Shorts Transcript Generator
Paste a YouTube Short to generate a transcript, captions, and a reusable script in seconds.
No credit card required · Free to get started
How it works
Paste a YouTube Shorts link
Copy any YouTube Short URL and paste it above.
We transcribe it instantly
Our AI processes the audio and returns the full transcript in seconds.
Copy, export & script it
Copy the transcript, add timestamps, or generate a new script from the content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this free to use?
Yes. 3 free transcriptions per day, no signup required. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited.
Can I transcribe private YouTube Shorts?
No. The Short must be public or unlisted for our tool to access it.
Why did my Shorts transcript fail?
Check that you pasted the full URL. If the video is private or the link is broken, transcription won't work. Try again in a moment.
Can I export or copy the transcript?
Yes. Use the Copy button to copy the full text. You can also toggle timestamps before copying.
Does this work on mobile?
Yes. ClipTranscribe is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops.