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Start transcribingFrequently asked questions
YouTube's auto-generated transcripts typically achieve 85–90% accuracy for clear English speech. Accuracy varies with audio quality, accents, and technical terminology.
No. Transcript extraction only works for publicly accessible YouTube videos.
Transcripts are text-only documents optimized for reading. Captions include timing for real-time video viewing. Learn more.
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