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Free transcript tool
YouTube Subtitle Downloader
Paste a public YouTube video URL to fetch available captions. Preview the transcript, choose TXT, SRT, or VTT, and download the result without creating an account.
No signupCaptions are not storedTXT, SRT, and VTT downloads
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How it works
Useful results in three steps
Fetch the captions
Choose a preferred language or let the tool find an available transcript.
Copy or download
Preview the text and save it as TXT, timestamped SRT, or WebVTT.
Download formats
Choose the right transcript format
| Format | Contains | Best used for |
|---|---|---|
| TXT | Continuous text | Notes and content planning |
| SRT | Numbered timed cues | Video editors and captions |
| VTT | Web timed cues | Supported web video players |
Troubleshooting
Why captions may be unavailable
The video has no caption track
Use another public video or obtain an authorized transcript.
The video is private or restricted
This anonymous tool can request only supported public videos.
Requests are temporarily blocked
Wait before retrying because rapid requests can trigger provider limits.
Reference
Subtitle download formats
Choose plain text for reading and reuse, or a timestamped caption format for video and editing software.
TXT
Plain transcript
Best for reading, editing, research notes, and content repurposing.
SRT
Timestamped captions
Widely supported by video editors, players, and publishing platforms.
VTT
Web captions
Designed for HTML video and web-based caption workflows.
Which YouTube subtitles can be downloaded?
The tool can fetch captions that YouTube makes available for a public video. It cannot access private videos, bypass disabled captions, or recover a transcript that does not exist.
Automatic captions can contain recognition errors, especially for names, specialist terms, accents, or poor audio. Review the transcript against the video before publishing or quoting it.
Use captions responsibly
A transcript remains part of the source video. Download only content you are authorized to use and follow the video creator copyright and platform terms.
- Use TXT for notes, summaries, and content planning.
- Use SRT when a video editor needs numbered caption cues.
- Use VTT for accessible captions on a website.
- Verify quotations, names, numbers, and technical language manually.
Frequently asked questions
About the youtube subtitle downloader
How do I download subtitles from a YouTube video?
Paste a supported public YouTube URL, choose a preferred caption language, and select Get subtitles. When captions are available, preview them and download TXT, SRT, or VTT.
Can this tool download captions from every YouTube video?
No. The video must be public and YouTube must provide a transcript. Private, unavailable, age-restricted, or caption-disabled videos may not return subtitles.
What is the difference between TXT, SRT, and VTT?
TXT contains plain transcript text. SRT contains numbered caption cues with timestamps. VTT also contains timestamps and is designed for web video caption tracks.
Are the video URL and captions stored?
No account record is created by this tool. The server uses the URL to request captions and returns them to your browser without saving the transcript to an infoAIgraphic account.
Why are automatic YouTube captions inaccurate?
Automatic captions are generated from speech recognition and can misinterpret names, numbers, accents, background noise, and specialist vocabulary. Review important wording against the original video.
Can I turn a YouTube transcript into an infographic?
Yes. After reviewing the transcript, use the YouTube to Infographic workflow to organize its key ideas into a visual draft. Only use content you are authorized to repurpose.
Can I choose from the actual caption languages?
Yes. The tool discovers caption tracks exposed for the video, reports the selected track, and lets you request another available track.
Can I use downloaded subtitles commercially?
The tool does not grant rights to the video or transcript. Confirm permission and follow copyright, licensing, and platform requirements.
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