Free Subtitle & Closed-Captions Downloader — SRT, VTT, TXT
Extract subtitles and auto-generated captions from any supported video URL. Choose from 100+ languages and export as SRT, VTT, or plain-text transcript.
How to Download Subtitles from a Video (in 3 Steps)
Paste the video URL
Copy the link from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo or any supported platform, and paste it above.
Load available languages
We list creator-uploaded subtitles and YouTube auto-generated captions in every language the video offers.
Pick a format & download
Choose SRT (for VLC / Premiere / DaVinci), VTT (for web players), or TXT (for a clean transcript).
SRT vs VTT vs TXT — Which Format Should You Choose?
| Format | Best for | Timestamps | Styling |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRT | VLC, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, subtitle editors | Yes | Minimal |
| VTT | HTML5 web players, YouTube re-uploads, browser-based tools | Yes | CSS-aware |
| TXT | Blog articles, translations, note-taking, AI summarization, ChatGPT prompts | No | None |
Not sure? Choose SRT — it's the universal standard and works everywhere.
Why Would You Download Subtitles?
- Content creators — reuse captions when re-uploading a video to a new platform.
- Translators — grab an SRT and translate it line-by-line.
- Writers & journalists — turn a video into a searchable article-ready transcript (TXT).
- Students — extract lecture captions for revision and Ctrl+F study.
- Podcasters — generate show notes from a video interview.
- AI users — feed a plain-text transcript into ChatGPT or Claude for summarization.
Auto-Generated Captions vs Manual Subtitles
Most YouTube videos have both. Manual subtitles are uploaded by the creator (or contributed by the community) and are usually accurate and well-timed. Auto-generated captions are produced by YouTube's speech-recognition model — available in 100+ languages, but may contain errors on technical vocabulary, accents, or overlapping speech. Our downloader shows both in separate sections so you can pick the best source.
Which Platforms Are Supported?
Our subtitle grabber works with every platform that exposes subtitle tracks: YouTube (including auto-captions in 100+ languages and Shorts), TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X / Twitter, Vimeo, LinkedIn, and more. Some platforms (Reddit, most TikTok videos) don't ship subtitle files — in that case we'll tell you clearly instead of giving you an empty file.
Subtitle Downloader — FAQ
How do I download subtitles from YouTube?
Paste any YouTube URL and click Load Subtitles. Pick the language and click SRT / VTT / TXT. Works for both regular videos and YouTube Shorts.
Are auto-generated captions supported?
Yes. They're shown in a separate section labeled "Auto-generated captions" and are available in 100+ languages on YouTube.
Can I download subtitles in multiple languages?
Yes. After loading a video, download each language separately — one click per language.
What if the video has no subtitles?
We show a clear "no subtitles found" message. This can happen with TikTok, Instagram, or Reddit videos that weren't captioned by the uploader.
Do you convert VTT to SRT?
Yes — YouTube ships subtitles in WebVTT. When you pick SRT, we convert on the fly (strip WebVTT headers, convert . timestamps to ,, and remove inline tags).
Is my URL logged?
No. See our Privacy Policy.