Free YouTube Subtitle Downloader

Extract YouTube captions in SRT, VTT, and TXT formats instantly. Download subtitles with timestamps for video editing or clean text for AI training and accessibility.

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How to Build a React App - Complete Tutorial

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What is a YouTube Subtitle Downloader?

A YouTube subtitle downloader is a specialized tool that extracts closed captions and subtitles from YouTube videos. These captions can be either manually uploaded by content creators or automatically generated by YouTube's speech recognition technology.

Our YouTube caption downloader supports multiple formats including SRT (SubRip), VTT (WebVTT), and clean TXT files, making it perfect for video editing, accessibility compliance, language learning, and AI training datasets.

Download YouTube Subtitles in Multiple Formats

Choose the perfect format for your needs - from video editing to AI training

SRT

SRT Subtitles

Standard SubRip format with precise timestamps. Perfect for video players, editing software, and media production.

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00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000
Welcome to our tutorial...
VTT

VTT Captions

WebVTT format for web players and HTML5 video. Includes styling options and web-optimized formatting.

WEBVTT

00:01.000 --> 00:04.000
Welcome to our tutorial...
TXT

Clean Text

Pure transcript without timestamps. Ideal for AI training, content analysis, and text processing applications.

Welcome to our tutorial on machine learning fundamentals. Today we'll explore...

How to Download YouTube Subtitles

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Copy YouTube URL

Copy the URL of any YouTube video that has captions or subtitles available.

2

Paste and Select Format

Paste the URL into our tool and choose your preferred format: SRT, VTT, or TXT.

3

Download Instantly

Click download and get your subtitle file immediately. No registration required for basic use.

YouTube URL

https://youtube.com/watch?v=example

Why Download YouTube Subtitles?

From accessibility to AI training, discover the many uses for YouTube captions

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Video Editing

Import subtitles into editing software for professional video production and post-processing.

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Accessibility

Ensure content is accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences with proper captions.

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AI Training

Create clean text datasets for machine learning models and natural language processing.

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Translation

Use transcripts as source material for translating content into multiple languages.

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Research

Analyze video content for academic research, content analysis, and data mining.

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Content Creation

Repurpose video content into blog posts, articles, and social media content.

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Education

Create study materials and course transcripts for educational purposes.

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SEO Optimization

Extract text content to improve search engine optimization and content discoverability.

Trusted by Professionals Worldwide

From AI researchers to content creators, see why thousands choose YTVidHub for their subtitle extraction needs.

Perfect for creating training datasets. Downloaded 10,000+ YouTube subtitles for our language model research. The bulk processing saved us weeks of work.

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Sarah Chen

AI Researcher

Stanford University

Game changer for video production. The SRT files work perfectly with Premiere Pro. Clean formatting and accurate timestamps every time.

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Marcus Rodriguez

Video Editor

Creative Studios

Essential tool for making content accessible. The VTT format works seamlessly with our web players. Reliable and fast processing.

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Dr. Emily Watson

Accessibility Consultant

AccessTech Solutions

Saves hours of manual transcription work. The AI summary feature is incredibly useful for creating video descriptions and blog posts.

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Alex Kim

Content Creator

TechTalks YouTube

4.9/5 from 2,400+ reviews

Why Choose YTVidHub for YouTube Subtitle Downloads?

✕Other Tools

  • •Limited to single video downloads
  • •Poor format support and quality
  • •Ads and registration required
  • •Slow processing and unreliable
  • •No bulk or playlist support
YTVidHub

✓Our Solution

  • •Single videos + bulk playlist downloads
  • •High-quality SRT, VTT, and TXT formats
  • •Free tier with no ads or registration
  • •Lightning-fast cloud processing
  • •Advanced bulk and AI-ready features

Technical Specifications

Supported Video Types

  • Public YouTube videos
  • Unlisted videos (with URL)
  • Auto-generated captions
  • Manual uploaded subtitles
  • Multiple language tracks

Output Formats

  • SRT (SubRip) with timestamps
  • VTT (WebVTT) for web players
  • TXT (Plain text) clean format
  • UTF-8 encoding support
  • Customizable formatting options

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it legal to download YouTube subtitles?
Yes, downloading subtitles for personal use, accessibility, research, and educational purposes is generally considered fair use. However, always respect copyright laws and YouTube's terms of service when using downloaded content.
Can I download subtitles from private YouTube videos?
No, our tool can only access subtitles from public and unlisted YouTube videos. Private videos require special permissions that our service cannot access.
What's the difference between SRT and VTT formats?
SRT (SubRip) is the most common subtitle format, widely supported by video players and editing software. VTT (WebVTT) is designed for web browsers and HTML5 video players, offering more styling options and web-specific features.
Do you support auto-generated YouTube captions?
Yes, our YouTube subtitle downloader works with both manually uploaded subtitles and YouTube's automatically generated captions. Auto-generated captions may have lower accuracy but are still useful for many applications.
Can I download subtitles in different languages?
Absolutely! If a YouTube video has subtitles available in multiple languages, you can select and download any available language track. This includes both original language subtitles and translated versions.
Is there a limit to how many subtitles I can download?
Free users can download subtitles from individual videos without limits. For bulk downloads from playlists or channels, we offer premium plans with higher quotas and additional features.
What if a YouTube video doesn't have subtitles?
If a video doesn't have any captions or subtitles available (neither manual nor auto-generated), our tool cannot extract subtitles from it. The video creator would need to enable captions or upload subtitle files first.
Can I use downloaded subtitles for commercial purposes?
Commercial use depends on the original video's copyright and licensing. Always check the video's license and get permission from the content creator before using subtitles for commercial purposes.

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