Automatic YouTube subtitle generation is a command-line tool that combines YouTube downloading capabilities with AI-powered transcription using Whisper models. It allows users to download videos or audio from YouTube and automatically generate subtitles or transcripts. The tool processes media locally, extracting audio and applying speech recognition to produce accurate text outputs. It supports multiple languages and can handle different Whisper model sizes, balancing performance and accuracy. yt-whisperc is designed for automation, enabling batch processing of multiple videos for transcription workflows. It also provides options for exporting subtitles in common formats such as SRT. Overall, it simplifies the process of converting video content into searchable and accessible text.
Features
- YouTube video and audio downloading
- Automatic transcription using Whisper models
- Support for multiple languages and model sizes
- Batch processing for multiple videos
- Export of subtitles in formats like SRT
- Local processing for privacy and control