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5 min
Average turnaround
Transcribe hour-long videos in minutes
99%
Transcription accuracy
Industry-leading speech recognition
53+
Languages supported
Transcribe videos in any language
30+
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SRT, VTT, Word, PDF, and more
Why transcribe

Benefits of YouTube video transcription

Drive Social Engagement

Video transcription ensures that viewers with hearing disabilities, those who speak different languages, and those who prefer watching with sound off can fully understand your content and engage with your brand.

Reach New Audiences

The internet is worldwide. Transcribing and translating your videos allows you to reach audiences who were not previously able to interact with your content, including those who prefer reading along.

Boost SEO Rankings

Search engines can't watch videos, but they can index transcripts. Adding transcriptions to your YouTube videos makes your content searchable and helps you rank higher in search results.

Increase Viewer Retention

Captions help increase comprehension and keep viewers watching longer. Post both video and transcript on your website to maximize traffic and audience engagement.

Transcription guide

Real-world use cases for
YouTube transcription

Who Uses YouTube Transcription?

Content Creators: Ensure your video content reaches the widest possible audience and meets accessibility requirements for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Transcripts also boost SEO by making video content indexable by search engines.

Educators & Trainers: Record your classes, webinars, and training sessions to create summaries of key concepts. Learners can focus their attention on the presentation instead of taking notes in real-time. Transcriptions form the basis of study materials, course documentation, and searchable knowledge bases.

Marketers & Agencies: Repurpose video content into blog posts, social media captions, and marketing materials. Every YouTube video becomes source material for multiple content pieces, extending the ROI of your video production.

Why AI Transcription Beats Manual Methods

Human transcription services can be costly and time-consuming, especially when you're regularly producing content. A professional transcriptionist charges $25 to $40 per hour and may take 48 hours or longer to complete an hour-long video—requiring them to watch multiple times to ensure accuracy.

Sonix transcribes the same content in under five minutes with up to 99% accuracy, at a fraction of the cost. Thanks to artificial intelligence, Sonix produces more accurate transcripts than many manual services while eliminating long turnaround times. Transcribe as many videos as you need, quickly and affordably.

Features

Powerful YouTube transcription features

Speaker Recognition

Sonix recognizes and labels multiple speakers in your videos. Transcripts are broken into exchanges, making interviews and conversations easy to follow.

Powerful AI Engine

Our AI continuously improves to recognize tone and intent across 53+ languages, delivering industry-leading accuracy that gets better with time.

Global Vocabulary

Transcribe in 53+ languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, German, and more. Translate transcripts into additional languages with one click.

Automatic Punctuation

Sonix handles sentence parsing and punctuation automatically, saving you time. Your transcript makes perfect sense the first time.

In-Browser Editor

Edit your transcript with word-level timestamps, just like a word processor. No need to switch between programs—Sonix handles everything.

Caption Customization

Customize caption size, font, positioning, and colors to match your branding. Adjust timing down to the millisecond for perfect synchronization.

How it works

Transcribe YouTube in 3 easy steps

1

Upload your video

Download your YouTube video and upload it to Sonix. We support all common video formats including MP4, MOV, and WebM.

2

Review and edit

Use our in-browser editor to polish your transcript. Every word is timestamped and easy to edit.

3

Export and share

Export as SRT or VTT subtitles for YouTube, or download Word, PDF, and other formats. Translate to 54+ languages.

Common questions

YouTube transcription FAQ

Does YouTube automatically transcribe videos?

YouTube provides auto-generated captions, but they're often inaccurate and lack punctuation. Sonix delivers 99% accurate transcripts with proper punctuation, speaker identification, and word-level timestamps.

How do I get a transcript of a YouTube video?

Download your YouTube video, upload it to Sonix, and get your transcript in minutes. Our editor lets you review, edit, and export in any format.

Can Sonix transcribe YouTube videos in other languages?

Yes! Sonix supports 53+ languages including Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, and many more. Select the spoken language when uploading.

How accurate is YouTube transcription?

Sonix achieves 99% accuracy using advanced AI speech recognition. Our in-browser editor makes it easy to review and perfect your transcript.

Can I add subtitles to my YouTube video?

Export your transcript as SRT or VTT files for YouTube upload, or use Sonix to burn subtitles directly into your video for social media sharing.

How long does YouTube transcription take?

Most videos are transcribed in under 5 minutes, regardless of length. You'll receive an email notification when your transcript is ready.

Why Sonix

The best YouTube transcript generator

Save hours of time

Human transcription takes 4x the video length. Sonix transcribes YouTube videos automatically in minutes.

Affordable pricing

Flexible pricing suits any creator, agency, or enterprise budget. Pay only for what you use.

Professional quality

Industry-leading accuracy with proper punctuation, speaker labels, and word-level timestamps.

Repurpose content

Turn YouTube videos into blog posts, social clips, or training materials. Extend the life of your content.

Customer reviews

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 based on 211 reviews

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I was surprised in the accuracy from the audio to script. Out of 3 transcripts, only one had to be adjusted. Perfect!!
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St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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