YouTube Subtitle Downloader

Paste a YouTube URL and get the transcript in seconds — free, no sign-up, no software to install.

How it works

This page pulls the subtitle file off a YouTube video and hands it to you as SRT or VTT. That is the format editors and players expect, so you can drop it straight onto a re-upload, a clip, or a translation pass without converting anything by hand first.

It is the fastest route when you need subtitles for a video you are editing rather than text you are reading: choose the caption language, download the file, and the timings are already correct because they came from the video itself.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between SRT and VTT?
Both carry timed subtitle cues. SRT is the older and more widely accepted format; VTT is the web standard and is what HTML5 video players expect. Most editors take either, so pick based on your target.
Can I download subtitles in another language?
Yes, if the video has that caption track. Select the language first and the downloaded file will be in it.
Are the timings accurate?
They are the video's own timings, carried through unchanged, so they match the source. If a cue is slightly off in the original captions, it will be off in the file too.
Can I upload these subtitles to another video?
Yes. The SRT or VTT file can be loaded into a video editor or player as a subtitle track. Just be aware of the rights on the original video before republishing its text.
Do I need to convert the file afterwards?
No. You get SRT or VTT directly, which is what editors and players read. There is no intermediate format to clean up.