Download any YouTube captions as SRT, VTT, or TXT
Paste a video URL and grab a ready-to-use SRT subtitle file, a WebVTT file, or plain text — no extension needed.
This free tool downloads YouTube captions in the file format you actually need — SRT for most editors, WebVTT for web players and modern workflows, or plain TXT if you only need the words. Every timestamp is preserved exactly as YouTube stores them. Paste a URL and have the file in seconds, no sign-up required.
How to download YouTube subtitles
- 1Paste the video URL — any public YouTube video with a caption track.
- 2Choose your format — pick SRT, VTT, or plain TXT depending on your editor.
- 3Download the file — save it ready to import into your editing or publishing workflow.
Why use it
- Three formats, one click — SRT, VTT, or TXT — whichever your workflow needs.
- Timestamps intact — every cue preserved exactly as YouTube stores them.
- Editor-ready — import straight into Premiere, CapCut, DaVinci, or any video editor.
- Free — no account, no watermark.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between SRT and VTT?+
SRT (SubRip) is the most widely supported subtitle format — accepted by virtually every video editor and playback tool. WebVTT is the open-web standard used by HTML5 players and modern streaming workflows. Both contain the same timed text; the header and cue formatting differ slightly. Download SRT for editing software and VTT for web publishing.
Is the subtitle downloader free?+
Yes — free, no account, no sign-up, and no watermark added to the file. Download as many subtitle files as you need.
Are the timestamps preserved in the download?+
Yes. The downloaded SRT or VTT file contains every original timecode as YouTube stored it, so subtitle cues sync correctly on import.
Does it work on auto-generated captions?+
Yes — it downloads whatever caption track YouTube has for the video, whether uploaded by the creator or auto-generated. Auto-captions may contain errors worth correcting before publication.
Which video editors can import the SRT file?+
Most professional and consumer editors accept SRT: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, iMovie, and others. Check your editor's import settings if you don't see a subtitle option.
Can I download subtitles in other languages?+
If the video has multiple caption tracks (creator-uploaded in other languages), you can choose the language. Auto-captions are typically in the video's spoken language only.
Can I re-upload or use the subtitles for accessibility purposes?+
You may use the caption file for personal editing, accessibility, or archiving. Re-publishing a creator's content as subtitles for a different video or for commercial products requires their permission.
What's the difference between this and a plain transcript?+
A plain transcript gives you the raw text in reading order — ideal for research, quoting, or summarizing. This downloader gives you a timed subtitle *file* you can import into an editor or player.
Is there a file size or length limit?+
No — the tool handles any public video length. The downloaded file is just text, so size is never an issue.
Can I download subtitles from a whole channel at once?+
This free tool downloads one video at a time. For bulk subtitle extraction across a channel or archive, [veridive](https://veridive.com) scales to your full library (below).