YouTube Subtitle Downloader

Download subtitles from any YouTube video - No external tools required

Features

Original Format

Download subtitles with timestamps in WebVTT format, suitable for video players and editing.

Text Only

Extract just the spoken text without timestamps, perfect for reading or translation.

Multiple Languages

Access subtitles in all languages available for the video, including auto-generated ones.

Fast & Direct

Get subtitles directly from YouTube's servers without needing any external tools or software.

About This Tool

This tool uses YouTube's subtitle API to extract subtitles directly, without requiring any external programs.

Download Options:

  • Original Format: Downloads subtitles in WebVTT format with timestamps, suitable for video players.
  • Text Only: Downloads just the text without timestamps, as a plain text file. Perfect for reading or translation.

The tool works with publicly available subtitles on YouTube, including both manually created and auto-generated captions.

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Why Use Our YouTube Subtitle Downloader?

YouTube subtitles and closed captions contain valuable information that can enhance your viewing experience or help you create content. Our free subtitle downloader tool makes it easy to access this text data without any technical knowledge.

Common Use Cases:

  • Language Learning: Extract subtitles from foreign language videos to study vocabulary and sentence structures at your own pace. Save the text and refer back to it while learning new languages.
  • Content Creation: Get accurate transcriptions of videos to quote in your blog posts, academic papers, or research. Proper attribution is always recommended when using others' content.
  • Accessibility: Make video content accessible to those with hearing impairments by extracting subtitles and sharing them in text format.
  • Searchable Archives: Create text archives of important video content that can be easily searched later when you need to find specific information.
  • Translation Work: Professional translators can download original language subtitles as a base for creating translations in other languages.

Tool Benefits:

  • Browser-Based: No need to install any software or extensions. Our tool works directly in your web browser.
  • Format Options: Download subtitles in WebVTT format with proper timing information or as clean text-only files without timestamps.
  • Multiple Languages: Access all available subtitle tracks in any language provided for the video, including auto-generated captions.
  • Copy Feature: Copy subtitle text directly to your clipboard with one click for immediate use in other applications.
  • Language Filtering: Easily filter available subtitles by language name when videos have many subtitle options.
  • Video Preview: See thumbnail and title information to confirm you're working with the correct video.

Remember that subtitles may be protected by copyright, especially for commercial content. Always respect copyright laws and fair use policies when using extracted subtitles from YouTube videos.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download subtitles from YouTube videos?
Simply paste the YouTube video URL in the input field, click 'Find Subtitles', and select your preferred subtitle language and format (original or text-only). Our tool will automatically extract and let you download the subtitles directly to your device.
Can I download auto-generated captions?
Yes, our tool can extract both manually created subtitles and auto-generated captions from YouTube videos. The auto-generated options will be marked accordingly in the subtitle list. These are created by YouTube's speech recognition system and might contain some inaccuracies, but they're still very useful when no manual captions are available.
What is the difference between Original Format and Text Only?
Original Format downloads subtitles in WebVTT format with timestamp information, which is ideal for video players. Text Only removes all timestamps and formatting, giving you just the clean text content of the subtitles, perfect for reading or further processing. If you need to import the subtitles into a video editor, choose Original Format. If you just want to read the content, Text Only is simpler and cleaner.
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DownClips.com offers a complete suite of media downloading tools, including YouTube video downloader with support for up to 4K quality, audio extraction in MP3 format, and multi-platform support for Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Vimeo, IMDB, and Twitch videos. All tools are free to use and work directly in your browser without requiring any software installation.
Is this subtitle downloader tool free to use?
Yes, our YouTube Subtitle Downloader is completely free to use with no limitations. We don't require registration, payment, or software installation to use this tool. You can download as many subtitles as you need from any YouTube video that has captions available.
Do I need to install any software to use this tool?
No, this is a browser-based tool that works directly in your web browser. There's no need to download or install any software, extensions, or apps. Just visit our website, paste your YouTube URL, and start downloading subtitles immediately.
Why can't I find subtitles for some videos?
If no subtitles are found for a video, it means that the video creator hasn't added any captions and YouTube hasn't generated automatic captions for it. Some videos might have disabled caption features, or in rare cases, the video might have restricted access to subtitle data. Most popular videos on YouTube do have at least auto-generated captions available.

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