How do I extract a YouTube transcript?

Simply paste a YouTube video URL on our homepage and click 'Extract Transcript'. The full transcript with timestamps will appear instantly. You can then search, copy, or export it as SRT, VTT, or plain text.

Is YTTranscript.AI free to use?

Yes! Free users get 25 transcripts per month with 5 AI actions. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for 1,000 transcripts and 500 AI actions.

What export formats are supported?

We support Plain Text (.txt), SRT (SubRip subtitles), and VTT (Web Video Text Tracks) export formats. All formats include timestamps.

What AI features does YTTranscript.AI offer?

Our AI features include Summary, Mindmap, Q&A, Quiz, Flashcards, Study Guide, Blog Article, Clean Transcript, and Translation. These help you transform video content into actionable formats.

Can I extract transcripts in bulk?

Yes! Paid plans support bulk transcript extraction from entire YouTube playlists and channels. You can process hundreds of videos at once and export all transcripts.

What languages are supported?

We support 100+ languages. Our tool auto-detects available caption languages for each video, and you can also use AI translation to translate transcripts into any language.

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Extract and download subtitle from any YouTube video in SRT, VTT, or TXT format. Free, fast, and supports 100+ languages.

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How to Download YouTube Subtitle

Copy the YouTube URL

Find the YouTube video you want subtitle from. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar, the share button, or the YouTube app.

Paste & Extract

Paste the URL into the box above and click "Extract Transcript". The full subtitle with timestamps will appear in seconds.

Download Your Subtitle

Click the Export button and choose your format — SRT, VTT, or TXT. The file downloads instantly to your device.

Why Use Our YouTube Subtitle Downloader

One-Click Download

Paste a YouTube URL, extract the subtitle, and download in your preferred format — SRT, VTT, or plain text. No extra steps.

All Subtitle Formats

Export as SRT (SubRip) for video editors, VTT (WebVTT) for web players, or plain TXT for reading and note-taking.

100+ Languages

Download subtitle in any language available on the video. Auto-detect language or pick from all available caption tracks.

Precise Timestamps

Every subtitle entry includes accurate start and end timestamps, perfectly synced to the original video.

Search & Preview

Search through the subtitle before downloading. Click any line to jump to that exact moment in the video.

AI-Powered Cleanup

Use AI to clean up auto-generated subtitle — fix punctuation, remove filler words, and improve readability before downloading.

Subtitle Format Comparison

Format

Best For

Compatible Apps

Timestamps

SRT (SubRip)(.srt)

Video editing, media players

Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, VLC, Final Cut Pro, CapCut

Yes (start → end)

VTT (WebVTT)(.vtt)

Web video players, HTML5

Web browsers, YouTube, Vimeo, custom video players

Yes (start → end)

TXT (Plain Text)(.txt)

Reading, notes, content repurposing

Any text editor, Google Docs, Notion, Word

Yes (per line)

How to Download YouTube Subtitle — The Complete Guide

Downloading subtitle from YouTube videos is essential for video editors, content creators, students, and language learners. While YouTube lets you view auto-generated captions on the platform, it doesn't offer a direct download button for subtitle files. That's where YTTranscript.AI comes in — our tool extracts the exact subtitle from any public YouTube video and lets you download them as SRT, VTT, or plain text files in seconds. Whether you need subtitle for a personal project, research, accessibility compliance, or language study, our subtitle downloader handles it all.

Why Download YouTube Subtitle?

There are many reasons to download YouTube subtitle. Video editors use SRT files to add hardcoded captions to their projects in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Language learners download bilingual subtitle to study vocabulary in context. Content creators repurpose subtitle into blog posts, show notes, and social media content. Researchers use them for qualitative data analysis. Accessibility professionals need subtitle files to ensure WCAG and ADA compliance. Students download lecture subtitle for studying and note-taking. Whatever your use case, having a reliable subtitle downloader saves hours of manual transcription work.

SRT vs VTT vs TXT — Which Subtitle Format Should You Choose?

The right format depends on your use case. SRT (SubRip) is the most widely supported subtitle format — virtually every video editor and media player can import SRT files. If you're adding captions to a video project, SRT is almost always the best choice. VTT (WebVTT) is the web standard for subtitle. If you're embedding videos on a website and want to add captions via the HTML5 <track> element, VTT is what you need. It also supports styling and positioning. TXT (Plain Text) is ideal when you just want the spoken content as readable text — perfect for studying, summarizing, or repurposing video content into written articles.

Can You Download Subtitle from Any YouTube Video?

You can download subtitle from any public YouTube video that has captions available. This includes both manually uploaded captions (highest accuracy) and YouTube's auto-generated captions (available on 99%+ of videos). Our tool auto-detects all available caption tracks, so you can choose the language you need. For videos without captions, our tool will let you know — though this is rare, as YouTube auto-generates captions for virtually all spoken content.

Bulk Subtitle Download for Playlists & Channels

Need subtitle from an entire YouTube playlist or channel? Our bulk extraction feature (available on paid plans) lets you extract and download subtitle from hundreds of videos at once. Simply paste a playlist URL, and we'll find every video. Extract all transcripts in batch, then download each as a separate subtitle file or combine them into one document. This is perfect for content creators archiving their channel, researchers analyzing large video datasets, or educators building course material libraries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download subtitle from a YouTube video?

Paste the YouTube video URL into the box above, click 'Extract Transcript', then click the Export button and choose SRT, VTT, or TXT format. The subtitle file downloads instantly to your device.

Is this YouTube subtitle downloader free?

Yes! You get 25 free subtitle downloads per month with no sign-up required. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for 1,000 downloads with bulk extraction and API access.

What subtitle formats are supported?

We support SRT (SubRip), VTT (WebVTT), and TXT (plain text). SRT works with all major video editors. VTT is the web standard. TXT gives you clean readable text.

Can I download subtitle in different languages?

Yes! If the video has multiple caption tracks (manual or auto-generated), you can choose which language to download. We support 100+ languages and also offer AI translation.

Does downloaded subtitle include timestamps?

Yes — SRT and VTT files include precise start/end timestamps for each subtitle entry. TXT files include per-line timestamps. All formats are perfectly synced to the original video.

Can I download subtitle from an entire playlist?

Yes! Paid plans support bulk subtitle download from entire playlists and channels. Process hundreds of videos and download all subtitle files at once.

Is auto-generated subtitle accurate?

YouTube's auto-generated captions are 95%+ accurate for clear speech. For highest quality, use our AI cleanup feature to fix punctuation and remove filler words before downloading.

Can I use these subtitle files in video editors?

Absolutely. SRT files are compatible with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, iMovie, and virtually every video editor. Just import the SRT file as a caption track.

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