How to Transcribe YouTube Video

YouTube Video Transcripts: Key Benefits for Content Creators

YouTube is now one of the world’s largest video platforms, with viewers watching thousands of hours of content every hour (Statista, 2023). People use YouTube for everything—from entertainment to instructional videos and product reviews. If you produce content for YouTube, using video transcripts can give your content a strong advantage.

Why Add a Transcript to Your YouTube Video?

Transcripts are written versions of your video’s audio. They offer several important benefits that can help you grow your audience and reach new viewers.

Boosting SEO Traffic to Your Channel

• Search engines rely on text to understand and rank content.
• About 90% of web experiences start with a search engine (BrightEdge, 2022).
• Most users—about 70%—never click past the first page of search results (HubSpot, 2023).
• Videos alone are hard for search engines to “read.”
• Transcripts supply keyword-rich text that increases your video’s visibility.
• You can include a transcript in the video description, as closed captions, or as a separate downloadable file.

Including video transcripts helps more people find your videos. Search engines can index the transcript, putting your content in front of the right audience. For more on how transcripts can optimize SEO, see our transcription services page.

Improving User Experience for Everyone

• Many viewers watch videos on mute—sometimes 85% of Facebook viewers do (Digiday, 2016).
• Users may be in quiet places (like libraries) or noisy areas where it’s hard to listen.
• Viewers with hearing loss rely on transcripts and captions for access.
• Some people prefer reading over watching or listening.
• Transcripts fill in for unclear or low-quality audio.

Accessible videos reach more people. When you offer both audio and text, all viewers can enjoy your content, no matter their situation or needs. Find out more about our closed caption services to further improve access.

Enabling Easy Video Translation

• YouTube navigation supports 70+ languages.
• YouTube provides captions in over 150 languages (YouTube, 2023).
• Transcripts make translation into any language faster and more accurate.
• A translated transcript allows you to reach a global audience.

The internet connects people worldwide. A transcript can serve as a script for creating subtitles or for translating your video into multiple languages. Learn more about text translation services and audio translation services to expand your reach.

Ways to Use Your YouTube Video Transcript

Having a transcript unlocks many features and possibilities for your YouTube channel:

• Add subtitles and captions for all viewers.
• Repurpose your transcript as a blog post or website article.
• Share transcripts as downloadable resources.
• Use transcripts for content analysis, quotes, or social media posts.
• Pair transcripts with automated transcription tools for faster turnaround.

Ensuring Quality: Proofreading and Accuracy

• Accurate transcripts matter for reliability and SEO.
• Poorly transcribed text can confuse viewers and damage your reputation.
• Professional services ensure correct punctuation, grammar, and formatting.
• Use transcription proofreading services to check and refine transcripts.

Cost and Speed of Video Transcription

Many creators worry about the price and turnaround of getting quality transcripts. Here’s what to keep in mind:

• Prices vary based on length and speed—view our transcription pricing for details.
• Rush orders are available for tight deadlines.
• You can subscribe for frequent needs—see the benefits of an AI transcription subscription.
• Captioning costs are shown on our captioning services pricing page.

Getting Started with YouTube Transcripts

1. Decide whether you need a human-generated or automated transcript.
2. Upload your YouTube video using the order transcription form.
3. Choose any special options, like rush delivery or proofreading.
4. For captions, try our order captions page for simple uploads.

You can sign up without hassle and usually get your first five minutes transcribed for free.

Conclusion: GoTranscript Makes Video Transcription Easy

Transcripts can help you boost your search rankings, improve accessibility, and break language barriers. GoTranscript offers reliable and accurate transcription services for YouTube creators of all types. With flexible pricing, fast turnaround, and quality you can trust, we make it simple to add transcripts, captions, and translations to your videos. Choose GoTranscript to maximize your channel’s reach and make your content accessible to everyone.