Tool suite
Tools
Download, search, convert, and inspect subtitles without leaving the browser. Each tool solves a different part of the caption workflow.
Download YouTube Subtitles
Free, instant, no sign-up. Get captions in SRT, VTT, or plain text from any YouTube video.
SearchCaption Search
Search stored YouTube captions by word or phrase, then jump straight into the downloader for the matching video.
InspectCaption Viewer
View and inspect subtitle files in a clean timeline
ConvertSRT ↔ VTT
Convert between subtitle formats
TranscriptSRT → Text
Strip timestamps, get plain transcript
Workflows
Pick the shortest path to the result you need
Most visitors arrive wanting one of three things: a subtitle file, a clean transcript, or a way to inspect and search caption text.
Grab the original subtitles
Start with the downloader when you already have a YouTube URL and want the raw SRT, VTT, or TXT output fast.
Refine the file for your use case
Use the converters to switch formats for web players, editing apps, AI prompts, notes, and transcript clean-up.
Search or inspect before you download
Search captions by phrase or open a file in the viewer when timing, context, and spot-checking matter more than exporting immediately.
Guides
Related guides from the blog
Supporting articles answer common questions around subtitle formats, download methods, and transcript workflows.
How to Download a YouTube Transcript as Plain Text
Need the words from a YouTube video without timestamps or formatting? Here are four ways to download a YouTube transcript as clean, copy-ready plain text.
The VTT Subtitle Format: A Complete Guide to WebVTT Syntax, Features, and Usage
WebVTT is the W3C standard for timed text on the web. This guide covers the full file format — headers, timestamps, cue settings, styling — with real examples and common pitfalls.
How Long Do YouTube Auto-Captions Take? Processing Times Explained
Auto-captions usually appear within 5 to 30 minutes of upload, but video length, audio quality, and server load can push that to several hours. Here's the full breakdown.