Subtitle & caption downloader
Download YouTube Subtitles as SRT, VTT or TXT
Save the captions of any YouTube video as a subtitle file with exact timing, or as clean text for notes and documents.
Shortcut: type transcript before youtube.com in any video link
Features
What you get with the subtitle downloader
SRT & VTT with timing
Standard subtitle formats for video editors, players and LMS platforms.
TXT & Markdown
Plain text for documents, or Markdown with timestamp links.
Every caption language
Switch between the caption tracks available for the video.
Edit before export
Remove sponsors and intros or fix a word, then download.
How it works
How to use the subtitle downloader
Paste a YouTube link
Copy the link of any video, Short or live replay with captions.
Choose the language
Pick one of the caption tracks the video provides — or translate it.
Download the file
Choose SRT, VTT, TXT or Markdown from the Download menu.
SRT vs VTT vs TXT
SRT is the most widely supported subtitle format and works in almost every video editor. VTT (WebVTT) is the web standard used by HTML5 video players. TXT is plain text without timing — best for reading, notes and documents.
Use subtitles responsibly
Captions belong to the video’s creator. Downloading them for personal study, accessibility or research is common; republishing them may require permission. Always link back to the original video.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I download subtitles from a YouTube video?
Paste the video link above, choose Get subtitles, then open the Download menu and pick SRT, VTT, TXT or Markdown.
Can I download auto-generated captions?
Yes. If a video only has automatic captions, those are used. They may contain recognition errors.
Can I download subtitles in another language?
Yes. Choose any caption language the video offers, or translate the transcript with AI and download the translated file.
Is the subtitle downloader free?
Yes. No account is needed, with fair-use limits to keep the service available.