Readtube

Read YouTube Videos Like Articles

ReadTube instantly transforms YouTube videos into clean, readable text. Whether you're doing research, studying a lecture, or just prefer reading over watching, ReadTube gives you a distraction-free environment to absorb content at your own pace.

Why Use ReadTube?

Save Time: Skim through long videos, find key points, and absorb information faster than watching at 2x speed.
Focus Better: Remove the noise of the YouTube interface. No recommended videos, no comments, just the content you want.
Accessible Learning: Perfect for auditory learners who want a text backup, or anyone who struggles with audio-only content.
Seamless Integration: One click on the extension icon analyzes the video and opens a dedicated reader view.
Works with Your Workflow: Configurable Reader URL allows you to send transcripts to your own self-hosted reader or the default ReadTube app.
Key Features:

Instant Transcription: extracts captions from the video automatically.
Smart Formatting: breaks down walls of text into readable paragraphs.
Customizable Reader: Change the "Reader URL" in settings to point to your preferred reading environment (supports localhost and deployed apps).
Privacy-Focused: The extension only runs when you click it.
How to Use:

Open any YouTube video.
Click the ReadTube extension icon.
Click "Read this video".
Enjoy the content in a clean, article-like format.
Open Source ReadTube is open source. You can view the code, contribute, or host your own reader app.