KondensMe
AI Transcript Generator

Get the transcript of any YouTube video

Paste a YouTube link and get a clean, timestamped transcript, plus an AI summary, key takeaways, glossary, and an interactive mindmap of the whole video.

Free with an account. No credit card.

KondensMe transcribes the actual audio of a YouTube video, not just the auto-captions, so the transcript stays accurate even when captions are missing or poor. On top of the full timestamped transcript, you get a structured summary, key takeaways, and a mindmap, making it easy to read, search, quote, and study any video without watching it end to end.

How it works

  1. 1

    Paste a YouTube URL

    Drop in any YouTube link: talks, lectures, podcasts, interviews, tutorials, or Shorts.

  2. 2

    AI transcribes the audio

    We transcribe the real audio track for accuracy, with timestamps you can jump to.

  3. 3

    Read, search, and summarize

    Get the full timestamped transcript plus an AI summary, key takeaways, glossary, and mindmap.

What you get

  • Full timestamped transcript

    The entire video as searchable text, with timestamps for every section.

  • Accurate audio transcription

    Transcribed from the actual audio, so it works even when YouTube captions are missing or wrong.

  • AI summary on top

    A structured summary and key takeaways sit on top of the transcript so you grasp the gist fast.

  • Glossary & mindmap

    Important terms defined automatically and the video's ideas mapped visually.

  • Copy & quote easily

    Pull exact quotes with timestamps for notes, articles, or research.

  • Many languages

    Transcribe and summarize videos across a wide range of languages.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a transcript of a YouTube video?
Paste the YouTube URL into KondensMe. The AI transcribes the video's audio into a full, timestamped transcript, and also generates a summary, key takeaways, glossary, and mindmap so you can read and study the video without watching it.
Is it more accurate than YouTube's captions?
Often, yes. KondensMe transcribes the actual audio rather than relying on YouTube's auto-captions, so it works even on videos that have no captions or low-quality ones.
Is the transcript generator free?
Yes, you can try it for free. Paste a link and receive the full transcript plus an AI summary, key takeaways, glossary, and mindmap. It is free with an account.
Can I transcribe long videos and podcasts?
Yes. Long lectures, conference talks, and multi-hour podcasts are supported: the audio is processed in segments and stitched into one timestamped transcript.
Can I get the transcript or summary in another language?
Yes. KondensMe supports many languages, so you can transcribe a video and read the summary in your preferred language.

KondensMe YouTube Transcript Generator

Paste a YouTube link and get a clean, timestamped transcript, plus an AI summary, key takeaways, glossary, and an interactive mindmap of the whole video.