Recap.

YouTube Video to Text Summary

Recap turns a YouTube video into text you can actually use. Paste the link and get a clean written summary in seconds — read it, copy it, or save it to your library. Choose short, medium, or full detail, listen to a voice note, and get it in six languages.

Turn a video into text — free

How it works

  1. Copy the YouTube video link.
  2. Paste it into Recap.
  3. Get a text summary in seconds — read, copy, or save.

Video into usable text

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn a YouTube video into text?

Paste the video link into Recap and it returns a written summary of the content in seconds, which you can read, copy, or save.

Is it the full transcript?

It's a clear summary of the content, not the raw transcript — the key points in readable form rather than every spoken word.

Is it free?

Yes, try one with no signup; a free account gets several a day.

Turn a video into text — free