How to Copy and Paste YouTube Transcript Without Timestamp

When you need to copy and paste a YouTube transcript without timestamps, follow these steps for a seamless experience:

1. Access the Transcript:

1. Open the YouTube video.
2. Click the three-dot menu (More options) below the video.
3. Select “Show transcript.”

2. Copy the Transcript:

1. The transcript appears on the right side.
2. Select all text by dragging your mouse or pressing Ctrl + A (Windows) / Cmd + A (Mac).
3. Copy the selected text (Ctrl + C / Cmd + C).

3. Remove Timestamps:

1. Using Online Tool:
   • Visit Remove Timestamps Tool.
   • Paste your transcript into the tool, and it will automatically remove timestamps.
2. Using a Text Editor:
   • Paste the transcript into a text editor like Notepad or TextEdit.
   • Use the Find and Replace feature (Ctrl + H / Cmd + H).
   • Enter the regex pattern \[\d{1,2}:\d{2}(?::\d{2})?\] for timestamps in the “Find” box.
   • Leave “Replace” empty and click “Replace All.”

4. Copy the Clean Transcript:

1. Select and copy the cleaned text from the text editor or tool.
2. Paste it wherever needed (Ctrl + V / Cmd + V).

Additional Tips:

• Browser Extensions: For frequent use, consider extensions like “Transcript Cleaner.”
• Python Script: Automate the process with a Python script:

import re

def remove_timestamps(transcript):
    pattern = r'\[\d{1,2}:\d{2}(?::\d{2})?\]'
    cleaned_transcript = re.sub(pattern, '', transcript)
    return cleaned_transcript

transcript = """[00:01] This is a sample transcript.
[00:05] It includes timestamps.
[00:10] We want to remove them."""
print(remove_timestamps(transcript))

• Google Docs: Paste the transcript into Google Docs and use the Find and Replace feature.

How To Get The Full Transcript Of A YouTube Video?

To get the full transcript of a YouTube video, you need first to ensure that the video has closed captions. Not all videos have this feature, but you can find the transcript easily if it does. Here is the step-by-step process:

1. Open the video on YouTube.
2. Expand the description box and scroll down to the description.
3. Click on the ‘Show Transcript” button. The transcript will then appear in a box to the right of the video.
4. Select all the lines by using the mouse cursor and copy them.

However, please note that these transcripts are often auto-generated by YouTube’s speech recognition technology and may contain errors or inaccuracies. If you want an accurate transcription, you might need to manually correct it or use professional transcription services. Also, remember that not all videos will have this feature available; it depends on whether or not the uploader has chosen to include closed captions with their content.

Why Removing Timestamps is Useful

Removing timestamps from a YouTube transcript makes the text more readable and easier to repurpose for research, content creation, or educational purposes.

By following these steps, you can efficiently copy and paste YouTube transcripts without timestamps, making them more user-friendly for various applications. This guide is designed to provide a clear, step-by-step approach to meet your needs effectively.