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YouTube Subtitle Downloader

Download captions and transcripts from any YouTube video. SRT, VTT, or plain text.

Tip: SRT is the most compatible format. Use TXT for plain transcripts.

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Subtitle downloads are included with Pro and Business plans. Get SRT, VTT, and plain text exports plus all other Pro features. See plans →

Why Use Our Subtitle Downloader?

✓Download subtitles in SRT format

✓VTT and plain text options

✓50+ languages supported

✓Auto-generated captions included

✓Perfect for studying

✓Content repurposing ready

✓Free to use with Pro plan

✓No software needed

How to Download YouTube Subtitles

Paste YouTube URL

Copy the link to any YouTube video with captions. Paste it in the box above.

Choose language & format

Select your preferred language and download format: SRT, VTT, or plain text.

Download subtitles

Click Download and save the subtitle file to your device. Done in seconds.

Who Uses This?

📚 Students studying foreign language videos

✍️ Content creators repurposing video scripts

🔬 Researchers analyzing video transcripts

🌍 Translators working with video content

♿ Accessibility — adding captions to other platforms

📰 Journalists transcribing interviews

Subtitle Formats Explained

SRT

Most universal format. Works with VLC, Premiere, Final Cut, and most video players. Time-coded with sequence numbers.

VTT

Web-native format (WebVTT). Used by HTML5 video players, YouTube embeds, and web platforms.

TXT

Plain text transcript without timestamps. Perfect for reading, searching, or repurposing as blog content.

Get the Script Behind Any Video

Download subtitles, transcripts, and captions from YouTube. Free with a Pro plan.

↑ Download Subtitles

Frequently Asked Questions

Does every YouTube video have subtitles?▼

Not all. Many have auto-generated captions (marked as "auto" in the language list). Creator-uploaded subtitles are higher quality. BlackHole shows both options when available.

What languages are available?▼

It depends on the video. YouTube auto-generates captions in 100+ languages. Creator-uploaded subtitles may be available in fewer languages. BlackHole shows all available options.

What's the best format for subtitles?▼

SRT is the most compatible format and works everywhere including VLC, Premiere, and Final Cut. VTT is best for web use. TXT is best for reading or repurposing the script as text content.

Can I download auto-generated captions?▼

Yes. Auto-generated captions are available for most English YouTube videos and many other languages. Quality varies but they are usually 80-95% accurate.

Is this free?▼

Subtitle downloading is available for Pro and Business subscribers. Sign in and upgrade to access this feature.

Can I download subtitles for any YouTube video?▼

For most videos with captions enabled. Some videos have captions disabled by the creator, in which case subtitles won't be available.

📝

YouTube Subtitle Downloader

Download captions and transcripts from any YouTube video. SRT, VTT, or plain text.

Tip: SRT is the most compatible format. Use TXT for plain transcripts.

⚡

Subtitle downloads are included with Pro and Business plans. Get SRT, VTT, and plain text exports plus all other Pro features. See plans →

Why Use Our Subtitle Downloader?

✓Download subtitles in SRT format

✓VTT and plain text options

✓50+ languages supported

✓Auto-generated captions included

✓Perfect for studying

✓Content repurposing ready

✓Free to use with Pro plan

✓No software needed

How to Download YouTube Subtitles

Paste YouTube URL

Copy the link to any YouTube video with captions. Paste it in the box above.

Choose language & format

Select your preferred language and download format: SRT, VTT, or plain text.

Download subtitles

Click Download and save the subtitle file to your device. Done in seconds.

Who Uses This?

📚 Students studying foreign language videos

✍️ Content creators repurposing video scripts

🔬 Researchers analyzing video transcripts

🌍 Translators working with video content

♿ Accessibility — adding captions to other platforms

📰 Journalists transcribing interviews

Subtitle Formats Explained

SRT

Most universal format. Works with VLC, Premiere, Final Cut, and most video players. Time-coded with sequence numbers.

VTT

Web-native format (WebVTT). Used by HTML5 video players, YouTube embeds, and web platforms.

TXT

Plain text transcript without timestamps. Perfect for reading, searching, or repurposing as blog content.

Get the Script Behind Any Video

Download subtitles, transcripts, and captions from YouTube. Free with a Pro plan.

↑ Download Subtitles

Frequently Asked Questions

Does every YouTube video have subtitles?▼

Not all. Many have auto-generated captions (marked as "auto" in the language list). Creator-uploaded subtitles are higher quality. BlackHole shows both options when available.

What languages are available?▼

It depends on the video. YouTube auto-generates captions in 100+ languages. Creator-uploaded subtitles may be available in fewer languages. BlackHole shows all available options.

What's the best format for subtitles?▼

SRT is the most compatible format and works everywhere including VLC, Premiere, and Final Cut. VTT is best for web use. TXT is best for reading or repurposing the script as text content.

Can I download auto-generated captions?▼

Yes. Auto-generated captions are available for most English YouTube videos and many other languages. Quality varies but they are usually 80-95% accurate.

Is this free?▼

Subtitle downloading is available for Pro and Business subscribers. Sign in and upgrade to access this feature.

Can I download subtitles for any YouTube video?▼

For most videos with captions enabled. Some videos have captions disabled by the creator, in which case subtitles won't be available.

YouTube Subtitle Downloader

Why Use Our Subtitle Downloader?

How to Download YouTube Subtitles

Paste YouTube URL

Choose language & format

Download subtitles

Who Uses This?

Subtitle Formats Explained

SRT

VTT

TXT

Get the Script Behind Any Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why Use Our Subtitle Downloader?

How to Download YouTube Subtitles

Paste YouTube URL

Choose language & format

Download subtitles

Who Uses This?

Subtitle Formats Explained

SRT

VTT

TXT

Get the Script Behind Any Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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