How to Transcribe YouTube Shorts on iPhone
To transcribe a YouTube Short on iPhone, tap Share on the Short and choose AnyScribe, or paste the Short's link into the app. Because Shorts are under a minute, transcripts are typically ready almost immediately, complete with an AI summary. The first 30 minutes of transcription are free.
Step by step
Exact steps on your iPhone
- 1
Open the Short in the YouTube app
Tap the Share arrow on the right side of the Short.
- 2
Choose AnyScribe
Select AnyScribe in the share sheet. Tap More if you don't see it on the first row.
- 3
Get the transcript
AnyScribe transcribes the Short and generates a summary. Because Shorts are brief, this barely touches your free minutes.
- 4
Save, search, or share
The transcript is saved in your library, searchable alongside everything else you have transcribed.
Who this workflow is for
People saving recipes, tips, and how-tos that flash by too fast to note down
Creators studying hooks and scripts from short-form video
Anyone collecting quotes or claims from Shorts to fact-check or reference later
Why transcribe Shorts at all?
Short-form video packs claims, product names, and steps into seconds of speech, and the platform is designed to move you to the next clip before you can write anything down. A transcript turns that into text you can search weeks later.
Since a typical Short uses less than a minute of transcription time, your 30 free minutes cover dozens of Shorts.
What works
YouTube Shorts links shared from the app or pasted
Regular YouTube video links
Screen-recorded clips imported from Photos
Good to know
The Short must be public
Shorts with only music and captions contain little speech to transcribe
iOS and iPadOS only
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FAQ
Common questions
- Are Shorts different from normal YouTube videos?
- Not to AnyScribe. Both are fetched the same way — Shorts are just shorter, so they transcribe faster and use less of your allowance.
- How many Shorts can I transcribe for free?
- The app includes 30 free minutes. At a typical 30-45 seconds per Short, that covers roughly 40-60 Shorts.
- Can I transcribe a Short without the YouTube app?
- Yes. Copy the link from any browser and paste it into AnyScribe.
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Download for iOSLast verified on August 3, 2026 against the current version of AnyScribe for iOS.