Chapter 8: YouTube Browser & Online Video Transcription
Search and play YouTube videos inside Scribis, extract audio with one click, and transcribe seamlessly.
Chapter 8: YouTube Browser & Online Video Transcription
8.1 Built-in YouTube Browser
No need to copy URLs back and forth or use shady third-party download sites. Scribis includes a clean, built-in YouTube Browser:
Scribis built-in YouTube browser playing a video with an Extract and Transcribe button in the lower right
8.2 One-Click Transcription Workflow
- Click "YouTube" in the sidebar.
- Search or paste a YouTube video URL.
- Click the prominent "Extract & Transcribe" button.
- Scribis extracts the high-fidelity audio stream and prompts you to select an ASR model (e.g., Parakeet v3 TDT or VibeVoice).
- Click Start to generate your subtitles instantly!
YouTube download modal showing video title, duration, and ASR model options
8.3 History Drawer & Offline Management
- Click the clock icon to slide out the YouTube History Drawer.
- Downloaded media and subtitles are permanently saved in your Library for offline editing.