YouTube Transcripts API

Fast YouTube Transcript Extraction

Extract video transcripts in text, SRT, VTT, or JSON format

Starting at $0.002 per request

Powerful Features

Built for developers who need reliable, fast, and scalable API solutions

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24h Caching
Lightning-fast responses for popular videos
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Auto Language Detection
Supports all YouTube languages automatically
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Timestamped Segments
Full timing data for every transcript line
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All Video Types
Works with regular videos, shorts, and live streams

Technical Specifications

Response Time
< 1s (cached), < 3s (new)
Caching
24 hours
Formats
text, SRT, VTT, JSON
Languages
All YouTube languages

Use Cases

Perfect for a wide range of applications and workflows

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Content analysis and summarization

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Research and data extraction

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Accessibility and subtitling

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SEO and content indexing

Simple, Pay-Per-Use Pricing

No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Pay only for what you use.

Pay Per Use
$0.002
per request
Simple & Scalable
Pay only for what you use
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No monthly fees or subscriptions
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No rate limits (pay per use)
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24-hour caching included
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Production-ready reliability
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API Documentation

Get started in minutes with our simple REST API

Available Endpoints
RESTful API endpoints for YouTube Transcripts API
GET/transcript/:videoIdGet transcript for a YouTube video
Integration Examples
Copy and paste examples in your favorite language
curl "https://youtube-transcripts.viralorb.com/transcript/dQw4w9WgXcQ?format=json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response Format
All responses are returned in JSON format
{
  "success": true,
  "data": { ... },
  "cached": false,
  "timestamp": "2026-05-05T15:47:00Z"
}