How to Transcribe YouTube Videos with ChatGPT
Get YouTube video transcripts with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Video to text in one conversation.
Tool
ChatGPT combines transcript extraction with creative transformation in one conversation. Pull a YouTube transcript and immediately ask ChatGPT to summarize, restructure, or translate the content. The natural language interface makes it intuitive to explore different ways of repurposing the same transcript for various audiences and platforms.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Video Transcripts tool:
- Ask: "Transcribe this YouTube video: [URL]"
- ChatGPT returns the full transcript with timestamps
- Request: "Summarize the key points and extract actionable insights"
- Ask for the transcript in any format you need -- blog post, bullet points, or outline
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Video Transcripts tool
Get the transcript from this YouTube talk and turn it into a structured blog post with key takeaways.
Tips
- ChatGPT excels at transforming raw transcripts into polished written content
- Ask for a summary at different length levels -- tweet, paragraph, and full article
- Request translations of the transcript into other languages