Step-by-step guide to transcribing and summarizing
YouTube videos using a Chrome extension
Open Google Chrome and navigate to the official Chrome Web Store. Type “YouTube To Text” in the search bar to find our extension
Search for “YouTube To Text” in the Chrome Web Store search bar. Look for our official extension with the pink logo. Click “Add to Chrome” to begin installation.
Click on the extension from the results, then hit the “Add to Chrome” button. Confirm the installation.
Confirm the installation when prompted – the process takes just seconds and requires no browser restart. Ready to transform any YouTube video with a single click
Click our extension icon on any YouTube video page. Select your preferred output format – full transcript, enhanced version, or quick summary. Processing typically completes within 10-30 seconds depending on video length.
Pro Transcription – detailed formatting and timestamps
Transcription – get the full video text
Summary – quick bullet-point overview
Once the text is generated, simply copy it and use it however you like – for notes, content creation, or research.
✅ Done! You now have fast access to video transcripts and summaries with just a few clicks.
