How-to
Guides
Short, practical instructions for getting the most out of a YouTube transcript. Each one is tied to what YoutubeIQ actually does, including what it cannot do.
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How to Transcribe a YouTube Video
Paste a link, wait a few minutes, read the result. What kinds of videos work, what to expect while it runs, and what each error message means.
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How to Search a YouTube Transcript
Find a word or phrase in a YouTube transcript, step through every match and jump to the moment in the video. Plus what to try when the search finds nothing.
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How to Download or Copy a YouTube Transcript
Copy a transcript, or save it as a plain text or Markdown file. What each option contains, and what YoutubeIQ does not export.
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How to Cite a YouTube Video Using a Transcript
Cite the video, not the transcript. A careful routine for finding a quotation, checking it by ear, and recording what you need for the reference.
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YouTube Transcripts and Accessibility
What a machine-made transcript does and does not do for accessibility, how to use it as a reader, and how creators can turn a draft into an accessible transcript.
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Looking for something longer? The blog has in-depth articles on studying, research, accessibility and content creation with transcripts. Ready to try it? Transcribe a video.