Video Transcription Add to Chrome

Chrome extension for video transcription

Transcribe video to text in Chrome

Capture speech from the video playing in your current tab and follow a timestamped transcript as the recording continues. There is no separate video file to upload.

Add to Chrome

Requires Chrome 116 or newer.

A YouTube video playing in Chrome beside the Video Transcription side panel with timestamped transcript text.

How to start

  1. Add the extension to Chrome

    Open Video Transcription in the Chrome Web Store and select “Add to Chrome.”

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  2. Play the video

    Open YouTube or another regular website in Chrome, then start the video you want to transcribe.

  3. Start transcription

    Open the extension side panel and select “Transcript current tab.”

    Video Transcription side panel with English selected and the Transcript current tab button.

What you can do

Capture current tab audio

Capture audio from the Chrome tab that is playing, without uploading a separate video file.

Follow timestamped text

Read timestamped transcript segments in the side panel as the recording continues.

Detect the language automatically

The transcription language is detected automatically from the audio. There is no transcription language to select before you start.

Keep and export transcripts

Completed transcripts are kept in local history on this Chrome installation. Copy them or export them as Markdown or plain text, with or without timestamps.

See the transcript in Chrome

The Chrome side panel shows timestamped text beside the page playing the video. New segments appear as the recording continues.

The Video Transcription side panel showing timestamped transcript segments in Chrome.
A timestamped transcript in the Video Transcription side panel.

Video transcription FAQ

Do I need to upload a video file?

No separate upload is needed. Start the video in a Chrome tab, then select “Transcript current tab” in the extension.

Can I use it for YouTube transcription?

Yes. YouTube and other regular website tabs are supported when Chrome can capture the audio playing in the current tab. The extension does not work on every website.

Which version of Chrome do I need?

Chrome 116 or newer is required.

Where are completed transcripts saved?

Completed transcripts are saved in local history for this Chrome installation. You can copy or export them as Markdown or plain text, with or without timestamps.

How does Video Transcription handle my data?

Read the current Privacy policy.

Ready to transcribe your next video?

Open a video in Chrome, start Video Transcription, and follow the timestamped transcript in the side panel.

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