How to Get YouTube Transcripts on iPhone with Glasp

Do you want to quickly get YouTube transcripts on iPhone without extra tools or manual typing? With the Glasp iOS app, you can instantly view, copy, and save transcripts from any YouTube video directly on your iPhone.

This is perfect for:

• Students reviewing lectures and tutorials

• Researchers capturing quotes and insights

• Creators and professionals saving transcripts for notes or summaries

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to use Glasp on iPhone to access YouTube transcripts with just a few taps.

How to Get YouTube Transcripts on iPhone with Glasp

Step 1: Install the Glasp iOS app

Please open the link below and install the Glasp iOS app.

👉 Glasp: Highlight the Internet

Step 2: Sign up or log in to the Glasp account

After installation of the Glasp iOS app, please click and open it.

If you're new to Glasp, please sign up for Glasp. You can sign up with either Google or Apple.

Notes: There's no difference in Glasp features between Apple Sign-in and Google Sign-in. However, please use Google Sign-in if you'd like to access your profile, see, edit, and make highlights on a desktop. You cannot sign in to your Glasp account with Apple Sign-in on a desktop as of May 26, 2025.

If you already have a Glasp account, please log in to Glasp with the same account you used to sign up for Glasp. If you aren't sure which account you used to sign up before, please check your email inbox and search for Glasp. You should find the email address from us.

If you're asked to sign in to your Google or Apple account, please do so.

Step 3: Open the YouTube App

Open the video you want to get the transcript from. Then, click the Share button.

If you can see the Glasp icon, please click it. If you cannot see it, click More.

Click + button and add Glasp.

If you can see the Glasp app, please click it.

Step 4: Get the YouTube Transcript

It opens a modal to summarize the video, bookmark the video, and copy the transcript. So, click Copy Video Transcript.

If you can see a modal saying Copied Successfully, the transcript is saved in the clipboard.

Step 5: Paste the YouTube Transcript

You can paste the copied transcript anywhere. In this tutorial, we use ChatGPT as an example. After pasting, you can put a prompt like "Summarize the transcript."

It's easy-peasy, right? With the YouTube transcript feature, you can discover key insights in a YouTube video on your iPhone.

If you'd like to summarize YouTube videos on iPhone and iPad, please see this tutorial.

👉 How to Summarize YouTube Videos with the Glasp iOS & Android App

FAQs

Q. Do I need a Glasp account to get YouTube transcripts on iPhone?

Yes. You’ll need to sign up (free) or log in to your existing account to use the transcript feature.

Q. Should I sign up with Google or Apple on iOS?

Both work. However, if you also want to log in on desktop, choose Google Sign-in, since Apple Sign-in doesn’t support desktop login as of May 2025.

Q. Where is the transcript saved after I copy it?

The transcript is copied to your clipboard. You can paste it anywhere — Notion, ChatGPT, Notes, Obsidian, or any app.

Q. Does Glasp work with all YouTube videos?

It works with videos that have transcripts available. Some videos (e.g., music videos or recent uploads) may not yet provide transcripts.

Q. Can I highlight YouTube transcripts directly on iPhone?

Currently, you can copy transcripts and highlight them in other apps. Direct highlighting inside the transcript is available on the Glasp desktop extension.

Q. Is this feature free?

Yes. The YouTube transcript feature on iOS is 100% free with the Glasp app.

Q. Does Glasp also work on Android?

Yes. Glasp supports both Android and iOS. Check here:

How to Get YouTube Transcripts on Android with Glasp

Before you leave

If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ or contact us.

See you next time,

Glasp team