YT Transcript Reader

About

YT Transcript Reader

Save, read, and annotate transcripts from any YouTube video — all without leaving your browser.

How it works

When you open a YouTube video, YT Transcript Reader adds a Transcript button directly in the action row alongside the like and share buttons. Click it and the extension automatically opens the transcript panel, extracts the full transcript with timestamps, and saves it to your browser. A clean reading page opens instantly where you can read through the transcript at your own pace.

Features

One-click transcript saving from any YouTube video with captions
Beautiful reading experience with a warm, distraction-free layout
Timestamps on every paragraph that link directly back to that moment in the video
Chapter navigation panel for videos with chapters, so you can jump to any section instantly
Full-text search with highlighted results across the entire transcript
Notes column alongside the transcript to jot down thoughts and takeaways
All transcripts saved locally in your browser — no account, no server, no data collection
Accessible from the extension popup, where all your saved transcripts are listed
Reading progress bar and estimated reading time for every transcript

Privacy
Everything stays on your device. Transcripts are saved to your browser's local storage and never transmitted anywhere. No analytics, no tracking, no ads.