Turn YouTube videos into text

Paste an accessible YouTube link into Parlova to create a transcript you can search, copy and download. Use recordings you own or have permission to process.

How to transcribe a YouTube video

1. Copy the video's link. Use its YouTube watch or share URL.
2. Paste it into Parlova. Sign in and use the “Or paste a YouTube link” field.
3. Choose your options. Leave language detection on or select the recording's main language. Speaker separation is available on Plus and Pro.
4. Start transcription. The recording must fit your plan's per-recording limit and remaining allowance.
5. Review and export. Search within the result, copy the text or choose an export supported by your plan.

Why might a YouTube link fail?

YouTube can block downloads or require access that Parlova does not have. Private, restricted or unavailable videos may not work. A public link is not a guarantee that the audio can be retrieved.

If you own or are authorised to use the recording, upload a local audio or video file instead. Parlova does not provide a way to bypass access controls or obtain permission to use somebody else's content.

Does it only copy YouTube captions?

Parlova processes the video's audio to produce a transcript when it can access the recording. Review its output independently: automated words, speaker labels and timing may contain mistakes.

Can I download subtitles or a summary?

Free accounts can download plain text. Plus and Pro add timestamped subtitle exports in SRT and VTT, alongside other formats. Pro can generate an AI summary and to-do list from the transcript and export Word or PDF documents.

What are the free YouTube transcription limits?

Free includes 30 minutes total per account, up to 5 minutes per day and 5 minutes per recording. The lifetime allowance does not renew monthly. Longer videos require an appropriate paid plan and available allowance.

What permission do I need?

You are responsible for copyright permission, any required recording consent, and following YouTube's terms. Access to a video does not by itself grant permission to redistribute its transcript. Read Parlova's content and acceptable-use terms before submitting material.

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