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YouTube Subtitle Downloader

Download subtitles from any YouTube video in SRT or VTT format. Works with auto-generated captions and manually uploaded subtitles.

βœ“ 100% Freeβœ“ No Registrationβœ“ Instant Downloadβœ“ Multiple Formats
Format:
100K+
Subtitles Downloaded
50+
Languages Supported
100%
Free Forever
< 5s
Average Download Time

How It Works

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Paste URL

Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser and paste it in the input field above. You can also use just the video ID.

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Choose Format

Select SRT for compatibility with most video players and editors, or VTT for web-based players and HTML5 video.

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Download

Click download and get your subtitle file instantly. Ready to use in video editors, media players, or upload to other platforms.

Features

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Lightning Fast

Download subtitles in seconds, not minutes. Our optimized API ensures minimal wait times.

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Multi-Language

Works with videos in any language. Download subtitles regardless of the original video language.

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Works Everywhere

Use on any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile. No app installation required.

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Privacy First

We don't store your videos or subtitles. Everything is processed and immediately discarded.

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Auto-Captions

Works with YouTube's auto-generated captions when manual subtitles aren't available.

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High Accuracy

Preserves perfect timing and formatting from the original YouTube subtitles.

Who Uses This Tool?

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Video Editors

Add subtitles to your video projects. Perfect for creating multilingual versions or adding captions to repurposed content.

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Students & Researchers

Study video content with searchable text. Create study notes from lectures and educational content.

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Translators

Download subtitles as a starting point for translations. Save hours of manual transcription work.

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Accessibility Advocates

Make video content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers by repurposing subtitles.

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Content Creators

Repurpose video content into blog posts, social media, or other written formats.

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Businesses

Create training materials, documentation, or marketing content from video transcripts.

SRT vs VTT: Which Format?

πŸ“„ SRT (SubRip)

  • βœ“ Most widely supported format
  • βœ“ Works with VLC, Premiere, Final Cut
  • βœ“ Simple text-based format
  • βœ“ Easy to edit manually
  • βœ“ Supported by most video platforms

Best for: Video editing, general use

🌐 VTT (WebVTT)

  • βœ“ Native HTML5 video support
  • βœ“ Advanced styling options
  • βœ“ Supports positioning and formatting
  • βœ“ Modern web standard
  • βœ“ Used by YouTube, Vimeo, Netflix

Best for: Web development, streaming

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this subtitle downloader really free?

Yes, this tool is 100% free to use with no hidden costs, no signup required, and no daily limits. We believe in making video accessibility tools available to everyone.

What video formats work with the downloaded subtitles?

SRT files work with virtually all video players and editors including VLC, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and more. VTT files are perfect for HTML5 video players and modern streaming platforms.

Can I download subtitles in other languages?

Yes! If the video has subtitles available in multiple languages on YouTube, our tool will download the primary language. Multi-language selection is coming soon.

What if a video doesn't have subtitles?

If the video has auto-generated captions enabled on YouTube, we can download those. If no captions exist at all, we'll let you know with an error message.

Are the subtitles accurate?

We download the exact subtitles from YouTube without modification. For manually uploaded subtitles, accuracy is typically excellent. Auto-generated captions vary based on audio quality and speaker clarity.

Can I edit the downloaded subtitles?

Absolutely! Both SRT and VTT files are plain text formats that you can open and edit in any text editor like Notepad, TextEdit, or specialized subtitle editors like Aegisub.

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