Download subtitles from YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion and other video sites — free. Get captions as TXT, SRT or VTT with no software needed.
Works with YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, Reddit and more.
TL;DR
Paste a YouTube link to get its subtitles instantly — read and copy them with no signup. Links from Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook and other sites work too: we download the video's own subtitles, or create them from the audio if it has none. A free account downloads them as TXT and gives you your first SRT or VTT file free. Works for auto-generated and uploaded captions in 50+ languages. Full step-by-step guide.
SRT
+ VTT + TXT formats
50+
languages
~5s
average download
Free
TXT + your first SRT
Download subtitles as TXT, SRT, or WebVTT — whatever your workflow needs.
Download auto-generated or human-curated captions in any language the video offers.
Every subtitle comes with precise start and end timestamps — ready for editors and players.
Not sure which to pick? Read SRT vs VTT vs TXT for real examples of each.
| Format | Best For | Timestamps | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| TXT | Reading, notes, AI summarization | Plain text | Free |
| SRT | Video players, Premiere, Final Cut | Included | 1st free then Pro |
| VTT | Web / HTML5 video players | Included | 1st free then Pro |
A subtitle downloader lets you extract the closed captions or auto-generated subtitles embedded in a YouTube video and save them as a standalone file. Instead of watching a video just to read along, you can download the full subtitle file in seconds and use it however you need.
Whether you're a content creator repurposing a video script, a researcher pulling quotes, a student studying foreign-language videos, or a developer building a transcription pipeline — subtitle files are one of the most versatile assets you can grab from any video.
Open the YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion or other video you want subtitles for and copy the full URL from the address bar (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...).
Paste your URL into the input field at the top of this page and click Get Subtitles.
Open the Export menu and pick TXT, SRT or VTT. TXT is free with a free account, and so is your first SRT or VTT file. Your subtitle file is saved instantly.
Turn a YouTube video into a blog post, newsletter, or social media thread in minutes using the subtitle text.
Download the subtitle file and run it through a translation tool to create a localized version of any video.
Import an SRT file directly into Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut to burn subtitles onto your video.
Download captions in a foreign language to study vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation at your own pace.
Extract exact quotes and timestamps from interviews or lectures for accurate citation and fact-checking.
Feed subtitle text into AI models for summarization, sentiment analysis, keyword extraction, and more.
A subtitle downloader is an online tool that extracts the closed captions or subtitles from a video and lets you save them as a file. Instead of manually copying text from a video, you paste a URL and get the full timed subtitle file in one click — no software installation needed.
Yes. You can read and copy the subtitles of any YouTube video with no signup. A free account adds TXT, PDF and DOCX downloads, and your first SRT or VTT file is free too. After that, SRT and VTT files (which include timestamps and work in video editors and media players) are part of the paid plans, along with unlimited videos.
We support three formats:
No. Everything runs in your browser. Paste a YouTube link, click Get Subtitles, and download your file. There are no browser extensions, desktop apps, or plugins to install.
SRT (SubRip Text) is the most widely supported subtitle format. It works in VLC, video editors like Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and streaming platforms. VTT (WebVTT) is designed for the web — it's what you use with the HTML5 <track> element or web-based video players. If you're unsure, SRT is the safer choice for most uses. More in our SRT vs VTT vs TXT guide.
Yes, for most public video sites. Paste a Dailymotion, Vimeo, Facebook, Reddit or similar link: if the video has its own subtitles we download them exactly, and if it has none we create them from the audio with AI (free accounts: videos up to 5 minutes, one a day). You need a free account for non-YouTube links. Streaming services such as Netflix, Viki, Viu, WeTV, iQiyi and Disney+ Hotstar protect their subtitles with a login and DRM, so no tool can download them — see where to get subtitles for movies and streaming sites.
Yes. After pasting your URL and loading the transcript, you can switch the language using the language selector — we display every subtitle track the video has available, including auto-generated captions. This is especially useful for multilingual channels or videos with manual community translations. See how to download YouTube subtitles in another language.
Some videos have subtitles disabled by their owner, are private, or are age-restricted. Additionally, very new videos may not have auto-generated captions yet — YouTube usually generates them within a few hours of upload. If a video has no captions at all, no subtitle downloader can extract them — here is what you can do instead.
In Adobe Premiere Pro: go to File → Import and select your .srt file. In DaVinci Resolve: right-click the timeline and choose Import Subtitle. In CapCut: tap Text → Auto Captions → Import. In VLC: go to Subtitles → Add Subtitle File. Most editors accept SRT with no conversion needed. Step-by-step: how to add an SRT file to a video.
Downloading subtitles for personal use — studying, accessibility, offline reading — is generally considered fair use. However, redistributing or republishing the subtitle content without permission from the video owner may infringe on copyright. Always respect the rights of content creators and use downloaded subtitles responsibly.
Everything about getting, fixing and using subtitle files. See also all our subtitle and caption tools.
How to download YouTube subtitles
The complete step-by-step guide
Download auto-generated captions
What they are and how to clean them up
Subtitles in another language
Switching tracks, translation, language learning
SRT vs VTT vs TXT
Which subtitle format to download
Video has no subtitles?
Why it happens and what to do
How to edit an SRT file
Fix text, timing and sync
Add an SRT file to a video
Premiere, DaVinci, CapCut, VLC, YouTube
Subtitles from many videos
Download in bulk as one ZIP
Other sites and streaming services
What works for movies, Netflix, Viki and more
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