YouTube transcript guide

How to Get a YouTube Transcript on Mobile

You can get a YouTube transcript from a phone without moving to a desktop.

Quick answer

You can get a YouTube transcript from a phone without moving to a desktop.

Use FlowTranscript on your phone

Copy the YouTube link, open FlowTranscript in your mobile browser, paste the URL, and retrieve the available transcript.

Check YouTube’s built-in transcript

If the video exposes a transcript option in the mobile interface, open it from the video details or controls.

Copy transcript text on mobile

Use FlowTranscript’s copy action or select the text manually.

Download TXT on mobile

A TXT file can be saved or shared using your phone’s normal controls.

01

Copy the video URL

Open the YouTube video and copy its link.

02

Open FlowTranscript

Go to the main transcript tool.

03

Paste the URL

Paste the link into the YouTube URL field.

04

Work with the text

Read, copy, or save the available transcript.

Tip

Transcript availability depends on the source video and what YouTube exposes for it.

Need the transcript now?

Paste the YouTube link into FlowTranscript and retrieve the available caption text.

Open FlowTranscript →

Common questions

Do I need the YouTube app?
No. FlowTranscript works through a web browser.
Can I copy a transcript on iPhone or Android?
Yes, using the browser’s copy controls or FlowTranscript’s copy action.
Can I download TXT to my phone?
Yes, subject to your browser and device’s normal download behavior.

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