Free tools
YouTube subtitle downloader
Grab the captions.
How it works
Three moves.
01
Paste the YouTube Video URL
Copy the URL of any YouTube video with captions and paste it into NinjaChat's subtitle downloader.
02
Choose Your Format and Language
Select your preferred subtitle format (SRT, VTT, or TXT) and choose the language if multiple are available.
03
Download the Subtitle File
Click download and save the subtitle file to your device, ready to use in any compatible video player or editor.
What's good about it
Built for speed — clear inputs, clean output, no clutter.
Multiple Formats
SRT, VTT, TXT, and more subtitle formats.
Multi-Language
Download subtitles in any available language.
Instant Download
Get subtitle files in seconds.
Video Compatible
Works with all major video players and editors.
Who it's for
Jobs people actually open this for.
Video Editing and Post-Production
Import downloaded SRT files directly into Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut to add styled captions to your videos.
Language Learning
Download subtitles in your target language to follow along with foreign-language YouTube content and improve comprehension.
Accessibility Compliance
Extract subtitles from videos to verify accuracy and edit them before re-uploading for WCAG accessibility compliance.
Research and Quotation
Use downloaded subtitle files to quickly search video content for specific quotes and references without manual transcription.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about YouTube subtitle downloader
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