YouTube Subtitle Downloader

Paste the public video link, choose a subtitle language and file format, and select Download subtitles. Once ready, select Get file to save your subtitles.

Yes, for videos with an available caption track in the requested language. The downloaded SRT, VTT, ASS, LRC, or TXT contains readable text and timestamps and can be opened in a text editor. This tool does not generate a new transcription from audio.

No. This tool extracts existing caption tracks; it does not use speech recognition to transcribe videos without captions. If the requested track is unavailable, try another language offered by the video.

Yes. You can save existing subtitles as a readable transcript. Choose SRT for subtitle software or TXT for reading in a text editor. Both keep start and end timestamps for every caption; TXT omits caption numbers. PDF and Word export are not currently available.

Yes, when a public Short has a supported caption track in the requested language. Paste its Shorts URL just like a regular YouTube video link.

The language field selects an available caption track. It does not translate the subtitles or create captions in a language the video does not provide.

No account, YouTube password, app, or browser extension is required. A security check may be required. Keep the same browser session to access your completed jobs.

Select Get file when ready. Your browser saves the SRT, VTT, ASS, LRC, or TXT in its configured download location or asks where to save it. Collect completed files within 24 hours; rate and capacity limits apply.

Use an HTTPS link to one public video from YouTube or YouTube Shorts. Standard watch links, youtube.com/shorts links, and youtu.be share links are supported. Playlists, live streams, and videos requiring login are not supported.

• youtube.com/watch?v={video_id}
• youtube.com/shorts/{video_id}
• youtu.be/{video_id}