Download YouTube Subtitles
Download subtitles from any YouTube video instantly. Extract closed captions, auto-generated subtitles, or manually uploaded captions in 100+ languages. Get the full subtitle text with timestamps, ready to copy into documents, use for translation, or save for offline reading. Perfect for language learners, translators, content creators, and accessibility professionals — completely free, no account needed.
How to Download YouTube Subtitles
Paste YouTube URL
Copy and paste the URL of the YouTube video whose subtitles you want to download.
Extract Subtitles
Our tool extracts all available subtitles from the video — including auto-generated captions and manually uploaded subtitle tracks.
Copy Subtitles
Browse the subtitles with timestamps and copy the full text with one click. Use the text for studying, translation, or any other purpose.
Language Learning Made Easy
Download subtitles from YouTube videos in any language to study vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Follow along with the subtitles while watching, or review the text offline at your own pace. Pair videos in your target language with subtitle downloads for an immersive learning experience.
Professional Translation Workflow
Extract the original subtitle text to use as a starting point for translation projects. Whether you're creating fan-subs, professional localizations, or multilingual content, downloading the source subtitles is the essential first step. Save hours of manual transcription.
Offline Access to Video Content
Download subtitles to read video content when you don't have internet access or can't play audio. Review lecture notes on the go, prepare meeting summaries from recorded sessions, or archive important video content as text for future reference.
Why Use Our YouTube Subtitle Downloader
All Subtitle Types Supported
Extract manually uploaded subtitles, auto-generated captions, and closed captions from any YouTube video. If the video has subtitles, we can get them.
100+ Languages Available
Download subtitles in any language the video supports. YouTube auto-generates captions in 100+ languages, and our tool works with all of them.
Timestamps Included
Every subtitle segment includes its timestamp, so you can see exactly when each line was spoken. Click timestamps to jump to that point in the video.
Who Downloads YouTube Subtitles
Language Learners
Download subtitles in your target language to study vocabulary, follow along with native speakers, and practice reading comprehension with real-world content.
Translators & Localizers
Extract subtitle text as a starting point for translation projects. Save hours of manual transcription by downloading existing subtitles directly.
Accessibility Professionals
Download and verify subtitle accuracy, create corrected captions, or extract text for accessibility compliance reviews.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download subtitles from a YouTube video?
Paste the YouTube video URL into our tool and click the button. The subtitles are extracted instantly with timestamps. You can then copy the full subtitle text to your clipboard.
Can I download auto-generated YouTube captions?
Yes. Our tool works with both manually uploaded subtitles and YouTube's auto-generated captions. Auto-generated captions are available for most YouTube videos in the video's spoken language.
What languages are supported?
We support all languages available on the video. YouTube auto-generates captions in 100+ languages, and many creators upload subtitles in multiple languages. Our tool extracts whatever is available.
Can I download subtitles as an SRT file?
Currently the tool provides subtitle text with timestamps that you can copy to your clipboard. The format includes start times for each segment, which can be easily reformatted into SRT or other subtitle formats.
Are the downloaded subtitles accurate?
Manually uploaded subtitles are typically highly accurate. Auto-generated captions are generally good for clear speech but may have errors with accents, technical terms, or background noise.
Can I use downloaded subtitles for translation?
Absolutely. Downloading YouTube subtitles is a popular method for translators. Get the original-language subtitles, translate them, and use them for dubbing, fan-subs, or creating multilingual content.
Is there a limit on how many videos I can download subtitles from?
No limits. Download subtitles from as many YouTube videos as you want — completely free, no signup required.
What if the video has no subtitles?
If the video has no subtitles — neither manually uploaded nor auto-generated — the tool will let you know. Most YouTube videos with clear speech have auto-generated captions available.
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