YouTube Transcript API
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YouTube Transcript API
Get YouTube transcripts in supplied languages from videos, Shorts, channels and playlists. Export segments, plain text and video metadata.
YouTube Transcript API
Pricing
from $1.76 / 1,000 transcripts
Get YouTube transcripts in supplied languages from videos, Shorts, channels and playlists. Export segments, plain text and video metadata.
You can access the YouTube Transcript API programmatically from your own applications by using the Apify API. You can also choose the language preference from below. To use the Apify API, you’ll need an Apify account and your API token, found in API & Integrations in Apify Console.
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