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Free YouTube Transcript Generator — Hatcut
Convert YouTube videos, Shorts, and podcasts into accurate timestamped transcripts. Paste a link, get readable text in seconds, and export subtitles or documents — ideal for creators and marketers working with content they own or are authorized to process.
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Only submit public URLs for content you own or are authorized to process.
How it works
Paste URL
Copy a YouTube video or Shorts URL and paste it into Hatcut.
AI transcribes
Our AI transcribes the audio with word-level timestamps.
Export
Browse the transcript, seek in the embedded player, and download TXT, SRT, VTT, DOC, or PDF.
Who uses this tool
YouTube creators
Repurpose long-form videos into newsletters, show notes, and blog drafts.
Podcasters on YouTube
Generate show notes and searchable episode archives from video uploads.
Growth teams
Analyze competitor-style content you are authorized to study for hook patterns.
Compare transcript tools
| Feature | Hatcut | Otter.ai | Rev | Descript |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social media URL support | Yes (YouTube, TikTok, IG, Facebook) | No | No | No |
| Ease of use | Paste URL, get transcript | Upload or record | Upload files | Desktop app required |
| Pricing | Free trial, then Hatcut plans | $16.99/mo subscription | $0.25/min | $24/mo subscription |
| Export formats | TXT, SRT, VTT, DOC, PDF | TXT, SRT | SRT, TXT, Word | SRT, TXT |
| Speed | Fast async pipeline | Fast | Slower (human option) | Fast |