Download subtitles from any YouTube video in SRT or VTT format. Works with auto-generated captions and manually uploaded subtitles.
Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser and paste it in the input field above. You can also use just the video ID.
Select SRT for compatibility with most video players and editors, or VTT for web-based players and HTML5 video.
Click download and get your subtitle file instantly. Ready to use in video editors, media players, or upload to other platforms.
Download subtitles in seconds, not minutes. Our optimized API ensures minimal wait times.
Works with videos in any language. Download subtitles regardless of the original video language.
Use on any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile. No app installation required.
We don't store your videos or subtitles. Everything is processed and immediately discarded.
Works with YouTube's auto-generated captions when manual subtitles aren't available.
Preserves perfect timing and formatting from the original YouTube subtitles.
Add subtitles to your video projects. Perfect for creating multilingual versions or adding captions to repurposed content.
Study video content with searchable text. Create study notes from lectures and educational content.
Download subtitles as a starting point for translations. Save hours of manual transcription work.
Make video content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers by repurposing subtitles.
Repurpose video content into blog posts, social media, or other written formats.
Create training materials, documentation, or marketing content from video transcripts.
Best for: Video editing, general use
Best for: Web development, streaming
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.