Download YouTube subtitles as text
Paste a YouTube URL and download the full subtitle text in seconds. Clean text, timestamps included, works with any video — even without captions.
2 free downloads — no signup needed.
More than a subtitle downloader
Download subtitles, search them, and generate AI summaries — all from one tool.
Download as Text
Get the full subtitle text as clean, readable copy. One-click copy to clipboard — paste into any document, editor, or notes app.
Full Caption Extraction
Pulls the complete caption track from any YouTube video — auto-generated or manually uploaded. Every word, every timestamp.
Instant Results
Captions are extracted in seconds, not minutes. Even for 3-hour videos, the full subtitle text loads in under 5 seconds.
Any Language
Works with any language YouTube supports captions for — English, Spanish, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic, and 50+ more. Download subtitles in the original language.
AI Fallback for Missing Captions
If a video doesn't have subtitles, we transcribe the audio with AI to generate caption text. No video is un-downloadable.
Search Before You Download
Search within the subtitles to find specific moments. Preview the content before downloading the full caption file.
Paste. Extract. Download.
Three steps to get any YouTube video's subtitles.
Paste the YouTube video URL
Copy the link of any YouTube video and paste it into EasyTranscriber.
Get the subtitles
The full caption text loads automatically with timestamps. If the video has no captions, AI transcription kicks in.
Copy or download
Click the copy button to get the full text. Use the timestamped version for SRT-style output, or the clean text version for notes and documents.
Who downloads YouTube subtitles?
Video Editors
Need subtitle files for your editing workflow? Download the caption text and format it for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
Translators
Download the original subtitles as a starting point for translation. Get the full caption text in any language YouTube supports.
Developers
Use the EasyTranscriber API to programmatically download subtitles for any video. Build subtitle databases, search engines, or translation tools.
Content Repurposers
Turn YouTube subtitles into blog posts, social media captions, newsletter content, or training materials. The text is already there — just download it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download subtitles from a YouTube video?
Paste the YouTube video URL into EasyTranscriber. The full subtitle text loads in seconds. Click the copy button to copy the text, or use the timestamped version for SRT-style output.
Can I download YouTube subtitles as SRT?
EasyTranscriber provides subtitles with timestamps that can be formatted as SRT. Copy the timestamped transcript and format it for your video editor. SRT format export is on our roadmap.
Can I download subtitles from videos without captions?
Yes. If a YouTube video doesn't have captions, EasyTranscriber automatically transcribes the audio using AI (Deepgram Nova) to generate subtitle text. This works on any video with spoken content.
Is the YouTube subtitle downloader free?
You get 2 free subtitle downloads without signing up. Creating a free account gives you 5 more credits. Plans with more credits start at $4/month.
Can I download subtitles in other languages?
Yes. If the YouTube video has captions in multiple languages, EasyTranscriber extracts captions in the video's default language. The tool supports any language that YouTube provides captions for — over 50 languages.
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Download the complete subtitle text from any YouTube video in seconds. Your first two downloads are free.