Does it work on iPhone Safari and Android Chrome?

Yes fully. Mobile paste/copy work identically to desktop. Tested on iOS Safari 15+ and Android Chrome 100+.

Can I use this at work if IT blocks installs?

Typically yes — regular website, no install or extension required.

Does it ask for browser permissions?

No — no microphone, camera, clipboard, or notification permissions required.

What's saved locally?

Essentially nothing. No localStorage caching, no cookies beyond analytics. Transcript disappears when tab closes.

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YouTube Transcript Online

Get full transcripts for any YouTube video online. Free, no software, works in your browser.

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Browser-Only YouTube Transcripts — Works Where Desktop Tools Don't

There are plenty of desktop apps that transcribe YouTube videos — if you can install software, have admin rights on your machine, and want to learn a new UI. This tool is the opposite: pure browser-based, works identically on your iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, locked-down work laptop, or desktop. Whether you're pulling a YouTube transcript on the subway, during a meeting from your phone, or on a managed computer where IT blocks app installs, the flow is the same: paste URL, get text. Nothing is saved to your device, no extensions required, no browser permissions requested.

How It Works

1.Open transcribevideo.ai in any browser — Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, even Brave or Arc.
2.Paste the YouTube URL. Identical interface on mobile and desktop — no responsive compromises.
3.Transcript renders on-page. Select-all, copy, done. No download prompt, no file to manage.

Why Use This Tool?

✓Zero installs — no app store, no extension, no executable
✓Cross-platform — identical behavior on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS
✓Works on locked-down IT-managed machines where general web access is allowed
✓No permissions requested — no microphone, camera, or clipboard access prompts
✓Tab-closing cleans up — nothing persists on your device

Use Cases

—Pulling a YouTube transcript on your phone while commuting
—Getting text from a YouTube tutorial on a work laptop where IT blocks desktop apps
—Using an iPad or Chromebook where desktop transcription tools aren't available
—Transcribing on a borrowed computer where you can't install anything
—Quickly grabbing text on public WiFi without downloading large native apps

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work on iPhone Safari and Android Chrome?

Yes, fully. Mobile paste and copy work exactly like desktop. The UI is responsive and doesn't drop features on smaller screens. Tested on iOS Safari 15+ and Android Chrome 100+.

Can I use this at work if IT blocks new software installs?

Typically yes — this is a regular website, so if your IT policy allows general web browsing, it works. No install, no extension, no executable code runs outside the browser sandbox.

Does the tool ask for browser permissions?

No — no prompts for microphone, camera, clipboard, or notifications. Pasting the URL is a direct user action in a text field, not a permission-gated API.

What gets saved locally when I use it?

Essentially nothing. No transcripts are cached in localStorage, no cookies beyond basic analytics. When you close the tab, the transcript is gone. If you want a saved copy, paste it into a Google Doc or Notion yourself.

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