Download YouTube Transcripts & Subtitles

Free. No signup. Any language.

100+ Languages No Signup SRT / VTT / TXT

How to Download YouTube Transcripts & Subtitles

  1. Paste the YouTube URL — Copy the video link from your browser and paste it into the input field above.
  2. Select a track — Choose from the available caption tracks. You’ll see the language and whether it’s manual or auto-generated.
  3. Choose your format — Pick SRT for video editors, VTT for web use, or TXT for a plain text transcript.
  4. Download — Click the format button and the file downloads instantly.

Subtitle Format Guide: SRT vs VTT vs TXT

SRT (SubRip)

The most widely supported subtitle format. Works with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, VLC, and nearly every video editor and media player.

Best for: Video editing, media players

VTT (WebVTT)

The web standard for subtitles. Used by HTML5 video players, streaming platforms, and web applications. Supports styling and positioning.

Best for: Web projects, online video players

TXT (Plain Text)

Just the transcript text with no timestamps or formatting. Perfect for reading, copying into documents, study notes, or blog posts.

Best for: Reading, research, study notes

Who Uses YouTube Transcript Downloads?

Language Learners

Download subtitles to study vocabulary, read along with videos, or create flashcards from video content in your target language.

Content Creators

Extract transcripts to repurpose video content into blog posts, social media threads, or create accurate subtitles for your own videos.

Researchers

Download transcripts from lectures, interviews, and presentations for citation, analysis, or note-taking.

Accessibility

Get text versions of video content for deaf or hard-of-hearing users, or for situations where audio isn’t available.

Supported Languages

Download transcripts and subtitles in any language that YouTube provides — over 100 languages with auto-generated captions, plus any manually uploaded subtitle tracks.

English Spanish Portuguese French German Italian Russian Japanese Korean Chinese Arabic Hindi Turkish Vietnamese Thai Indonesian Dutch Polish Swedish Czech Romanian Greek Hungarian Finnish Danish Norwegian Hebrew Malay Filipino Ukrainian

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download auto-generated captions?

Yes. YouTube auto-generates captions for most videos using speech recognition. Our tool shows both manual and auto-generated tracks — just look for the ‘(auto)’ label.

What languages are supported?

Every language that YouTube provides captions for — over 100 languages including auto-generated and manually uploaded subtitles.

Is this free?

Yes, completely free. No signup, no account, no hidden fees. We limit downloads to 20 per hour per user to keep the service running smoothly.

What subtitle formats are available?

SRT (SubRip) — works with most video editors and media players. VTT (WebVTT) — the web standard, works in browsers and modern players. TXT — plain text transcript without timestamps.

Do I need an account?

No. Just paste a YouTube URL and download. No signup, no email, no account required.

Why can’t I find captions for a video?

Some videos don’t have captions enabled by the uploader, and YouTube may not have auto-generated them. If a video has no captions on YouTube, our tool can’t extract them either.