YouTube to Markdown

Convert YouTube videos to Markdown.

Paste a YouTube link and turn available transcripts into clean, timestamped Markdown. Choose transcript-only output or a complete Markdown document with video metadata, chapters, timestamps and source references.

Convert YouTube to Markdown See output examples

Works with available YouTube transcripts and captions. If no transcript is available, Markdownify will show a clear error.

YouTube transcript to MarkdownTimestamped transcriptSource referencesAI-ready notesRAG-ready output

Paste a YouTube URL

YouTube Markdown output examples.

Choose a lightweight transcript or a complete Markdown document with metadata and source references.

# YouTube Video

**Source:** YouTube  
**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID  
**Video ID:** VIDEO_ID  

## Transcript

### 00:00

Welcome to the video...

<!-- source: youtube, videoId: VIDEO_ID, timestamp: 00:00 -->

### 00:24

In this section we cover...

What is YouTube to Markdown?

YouTube to Markdown is a simple way to turn available YouTube transcripts and captions into clean Markdown. Instead of copying captions manually, Markdownify structures the transcript with timestamps, source references and optional video metadata so you can use it for AI notes, research, documentation, RAG pipelines and knowledge bases.

Why convert YouTube transcripts to Markdown?

Create clean notes from video content
Preserve timestamps for source tracking
Prepare video transcripts for AI tools
Build RAG-ready knowledge bases from educational videos
Save transcripts as Markdown files
Use source references for better retrieval and citations

Transcript only or full video Markdown?

Use Transcript only when you need a lightweight Markdown transcript. Use Transcript + full video data when you want title, channel, description, chapters, transcript source, warnings and metadata in one structured Markdown document.

Frequently asked questions

Can Markdownify convert any YouTube video to Markdown?

Markdownify can convert YouTube videos when a transcript or captions are available. If no transcript is available, the app will show a clear error instead of generating incomplete output.

Does YouTube to Markdown download the video?

No. Transcript mode uses available YouTube transcripts or captions. Audio download and transcription are not enabled by default.

Can I get only the transcript?

Yes. Choose Transcript only to generate clean timestamped Markdown without extended metadata.

Can I include video metadata?

Yes. Choose Transcript + full video data to include available metadata such as title, channel, description, thumbnail, chapters, transcript source and warnings.

Can I use the Markdown for AI or RAG?

Yes. The generated Markdown is structured with timestamps and optional source references, making it useful for AI notes, retrieval workflows, knowledge bases and documentation.

What happens if the transcript is not available?

Markdownify will show a clear error message. Audio transcription can be added later as a premium or configured feature.

Convert YouTube to Markdown