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0:00Today we're going to explore something that has fundamentally changed how we think about...

0:32The key insight here is that most people overlook the connection between...

1:04Let me break this down into three main points...

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How to get a YouTube transcript

Three ways to get any YouTube video's transcript

1

Paste the URL above

Copy any YouTube video link and paste it in the input field. Works with regular videos, shorts, and shared links.

2

Prepend smry.ai/ to any YouTube URL

While watching a video, just add smry.ai/ before the URL in your browser's address bar and hit Enter.

3

Use it on smry.ai directly

Go to smry.ai and paste any YouTube link in the main input. It works for articles too.

Frequently Asked Questions

What YouTube videos work with this?

Any public YouTube video with available captions or auto-generated subtitles. This covers the vast majority of videos on YouTube. Private or age-restricted videos may not work.

Is the transcript accurate?

We pull the actual captions from YouTube, whether they're manually added by the creator or auto-generated. Creator-added captions are highly accurate. Auto-generated ones are typically 90-95% accurate.

Can I get a summary instead of the full transcript?

Yes! Once the transcript loads, you can generate an AI summary in seconds. You can also chat with the AI to ask specific questions about the video content.

Does it work with YouTube Shorts?

Yes, paste any YouTube Shorts URL and you'll get the transcript just like a regular video.

Is it free?

Yes, getting YouTube transcripts is completely free. Premium features like unlimited AI summaries and chat are available with a Pro subscription.

Do I need to install anything?

No. SMRY works entirely in your browser. No extension, no app, no sign-up required. Just paste a URL and go.