Transcriptly UI Overhaul: Elegant New Layout & One-Click Actions for Effortless Transcription

Transcriptly UI Overhaul: Elegant New Layout & One-Click Actions for Effortless Transcription

2025-05-10 · 3 min read

After listening to user feedback and observing real-world usage, we are excited to announce a major UI/UX upgrade for our YouTube transcript generator. This release focuses on layout optimization and action efficiency, making it easier and more enjoyable to manage your video transcripts.

Want to learn more about our AI-powered features? Check out our recent post: AI-Powered Transcript Analysis

Curious about our auto-captioning technology? Read: YouTube Auto-Captioning Technology

1. All-New Left-Right Tab Layout: Clarity & Focus 🗂️

Previous Issues:
Our old three-column layout (left: video player, center: transcript, right: AI Insights) often felt cramped and fragmented, especially on smaller screens. Users had to constantly shift focus between columns, making the workflow less intuitive.

What's New:

  • Left-Right Split + Top Tabs: The video player now sits on the left, while the right side features a content area with tabs for "Transcript" and "AI Insights." This design is cleaner and keeps you focused on your main task.
  • Responsive by Design: On mobile, the layout automatically stacks vertically, and tab switching is smooth and natural.
  • More Usable Space: The main content area is wider, making it easier to read long transcripts and view AI-generated results.

Left-Right Split and Top Tabs for Transcriptly New UI

For a look at how Transcriptly started, see our introduction post.

2. One-Click Link & Copy Buttons: Instant Actions 🔗

Previous Issues:
Copying a single transcript segment or sharing a timestamped YouTube link required manual selection and multiple steps—time-consuming and error-prone.

What's New:

  • Copy Transcript Instantly: Hover over any transcript segment to reveal a "Copy" button. One click copies the text—no more manual selection.
  • Share Timestamped Links: The new "Link" button generates a YouTube URL with the exact timestamp (e.g., https://youtube.com/watch?v=xxx&t=300s). Perfect for sharing or referencing specific moments. Learn more about YouTube's timestamped sharing.
  • Clear Feedback: Success notifications let you know your action worked, so you can move on with confidence.

One-Click Link and Copy Buttons when mouse hover over transcript segment

3. Why These Changes Matter 💡

  • Efficiency: Fewer clicks, less confusion, and a workflow that keeps you in the zone.
  • Elegance: A modern, uncluttered interface that's a pleasure to use—even for long sessions.
  • Scalability: The new tab structure makes it easy to add more features in the future (think: batch editing, team collaboration, and more).

For more on the technology behind our AI features, see OpenAI GPT-4o and Google Gemini.

4. Try the New Experience Today 🚀

  1. Log in to your Transcriptly account and open the YouTube Transcript Generator.
  2. Paste a video link and generate your transcript.
  3. Switch between tabs to explore the new layout.
  4. Hover over any transcript segment to try the new Link and Copy buttons!

We're committed to making Transcriptly the best tool for video content creators, educators, and researchers. Have feedback or ideas? Join our Discord community—we'd love to hear from you!