hiFetcher surfaces transcripts directly on YouTube so you can search, skim, and reference any video — no rewatching required.
Add to Chrome — it's freeRead the full transcript alongside the video without switching tabs or copying text out of YouTube.
Jump directly to any word or phrase in the transcript. Find the exact moment you're looking for in seconds.
Click any sentence in the transcript to jump to that moment in the video. Navigate long content effortlessly.
Transcripts are formatted into readable sentences — no raw caption chunks or garbled punctuation.
See how much content you've consumed over time. Your reading activity, at a glance.
Matches your preferred reading environment. Toggle between light, dark, and system themes instantly.
Add hiFetcher from the Chrome Web Store in one click. No account required to get started.
Navigate to any video on YouTube. hiFetcher automatically detects the page and activates the transcript panel.
Use the panel to read the full transcript, search for keywords, or click a line to jump directly to that moment.
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