SRT export
Use SubRip files in common editors, caption platforms, and players.
Free YouTube subtitle downloader
Download YouTube subtitles as SRT or VTT.
Save accessible YouTube captions as properly timed subtitle files. Select the available language, identify whether the track is creator-uploaded or automatic, and export it for editing, accessibility, or web playback.
✓ Free transcript downloader✓ Creator captions preferred✓ Five export formats
WebVTT export
Download browser-ready captions for HTML video projects.
Track transparency
See the language and whether the captions are manual or automatic.
How to download YouTube subtitles
Copy the public video link and paste it into YouTube Captionly. Select a language from the accessible caption tracks. Open Download and choose SRT or WebVTT. Review the result before publication, especially when the source is an automatic track.
SRT for editing compatibility
SRT is a straightforward numbered-cue format accepted by many video editors, caption platforms, and media players. Choose it when broad compatibility is more important than web-specific features.
WebVTT for web video
WebVTT uses browser-oriented timing syntax and works naturally with the HTML track element. It is usually the better starting point for captions displayed in a website video player.
Caption availability and accuracy
The downloader can retrieve only tracks accessible for the selected video. Some creators disable captions, some videos are restricted, and some live videos take time to receive finalized captions. Manual is preferred, but the label is not a guarantee that every word was professionally reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before downloading
Can I download subtitles in another language?
You can choose from the accessible manual and automatic languages offered for that video.
Will SRT preserve timestamps?
Yes. SRT and VTT downloads retain start and end times for every cue.
Does it translate subtitles?
The current tool extracts available tracks and does not present extraction as translation.
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Creator-uploaded captions preferred. Clean reading and precise exports.
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