Generate Transcripts for Any YouTube Video

Found a video you want to understand that has no captions? Maybe it's in a language you don't speak, or perhaps you want to sing along to a song but can't find the lyrics anywhere.

With the latest version of VideoScan.io, you can now generate transcripts for these videos.

The Problem: Videos Without Captions (Or With Poor Ones)

Most YouTube videos have captions, but surprisingly, many don't. Music videos, older content, personal vlogs, live recordings - millions of videos lack any form of transcript.

Even when captions exist, YouTube's automatic captioning often produces inaccurate results that can make content confusing or hard to follow.

Until now, if a video didn't have quality captions, VideoScan.io couldn't provide reliable analysis. That meant no accurate summaries, no precise insights, and no way to chat confidently about the content.

How It Works

When you paste a YouTube URL into VideoScan.io and we detect no captions are available (or you prefer a fresh, accurate transcript), we automatically start generating one. Here's what happens:

We extract the audio from the video
Our transcription engine processes it (you'll see live progress updates)
You get a complete transcript in just a couple of seconds

That's it. No complex setup, no waiting around wondering if it's working.

Real Example: Ozzy Osbourne's "Mama, I'm Coming Home" 🎸

Let's say you want to understand the lyrics to Ozzy's "Mama, I'm Coming Home". This video has no captions on YouTube.

Here's what you do:

Go to videoscan.io
Paste the video URL
Wait a couple of seconds while we automatically generate the transcript

You'll get:

Summary: "In 'Mama, I'm Coming Home,' Ozzy Osbourne expresses complex emotional themes of longing, nostalgia, and the tumultuous nature of relationships. The lyrics reflect a deep sense of yearning for reconciliation and connection, showcasing both vulnerability and strength."

Notable Quote: "Times have changed and times are strange"

Click any quote to jump directly to that moment in the video.

Chat About Any Video

VideoScan.io doesn't just show transcripts. You can chat about the content too. Ask it to translate the analysis to another language, explain specific parts, or dig deeper into themes and meanings.

The chat is now open by default, ready for your questions about the video content.

Technical Improvements Worth Mentioning

We've made several under-the-hood improvements to make this feature reliable:

You Can See What's Happening

A progress indicator shows you exactly what stage the transcription is at - "Processing audio," "Transcribing content," or "Finalizing transcript." No more staring at a loading spinner.

Work with Multiple Transcripts

You can now have multiple transcript sources for the same video. Compare YouTube's auto-captions with our generated version to get the most accurate understanding, or generate transcripts for different purposes.

Fast and Reliable

We optimized our infrastructure to handle transcription requests efficiently. Most videos process in just a couple of seconds, regardless of length.

What This Opens Up

Music Videos 🎵

Finally understand the lyrics to songs without official captions. Perfect for karaoke practice or just understanding what your favorite artist is saying.

International Content

Watch videos in languages you're learning. Even without subtitles, you can now follow along with a transcript.

Older Videos

Many classic YouTube videos never had captions added. Now you can analyze content from YouTube's early days just like modern videos.

Start Using It Now

Next time you find a YouTube video without captions—or one where the auto-generated captions just don't cut it—you know what to do. Head to VideoScan.io and paste the URL. We'll automatically generate a transcript, and in just a couple of seconds, you'll have it ready for analysis.

Every video has something to say. Now VideoScan.io helps you understand them all - captions or not.

Try It Now →

Transcript generation works with public YouTube videos. Processing time varies based on audio length and quality.