YouTube Subtitle Downloader — Free SRT & TXT Download
Download subtitles and closed captions from any YouTube video for free. Get subtitles as SRT files for video players or TXT files for reading transcripts. Supports all languages including auto-generated captions. No software needed — works in your browser on any device.
What Is a YouTube Subtitle Downloader?
A YouTube subtitle downloader extracts captions and subtitles from YouTube videos and saves them as downloadable files. MP3Extra supports two formats: SRT (SubRip Text) with timestamps for video player synchronization, and TXT for plain text transcripts. Both manually uploaded and auto-generated YouTube captions are supported.
Subtitle Download Formats
SRT — SubRip Text
SRT files contain timed subtitles that sync with video playback. Compatible with VLC, Windows Media Player, MPC-HC, and all major video players. The industry standard for subtitle files.
TXT — Plain Text Transcript
TXT files contain the raw text of the subtitles without timestamps. Perfect for reading transcripts, studying content, taking notes, language learning, and text analysis.
Why Download YouTube Subtitles?
- Study and learn from video content — read transcripts at your own pace
- Language learning — read subtitles in the original language or translations
- Accessibility — make content accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing users
- Research and quotes — easily find and cite specific parts of videos
- Add subtitles to downloaded videos — use SRT files with offline MP4 downloads
- Content creation — reference transcripts for creating summaries or articles
How to Download YouTube Subtitles
Paste the YouTube video URL into MP3Extra
Wait for video info to load — subtitle languages will appear
Select the subtitle language from the dropdown
Click SRT for timed subtitles or TXT for plain text
The subtitle file downloads instantly to your device
Who Uses YouTube Subtitle Downloads?
Students & Researchers
Download lecture transcripts, TED talk subtitles, and educational video captions for studying and note-taking offline.
Language Learners
Read subtitles in your target language alongside video content. Download SRT files to follow along and practice reading comprehension.
Content Creators
Extract transcripts for blog posts, articles, social media captions, and video repurposing. Save hours of manual transcription.
Accessibility Advocates
Download captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. Add subtitles to videos shared on platforms that don't auto-caption.
Frequently Asked Questions About YouTube Downloading
Can I download YouTube subtitles and captions?
Yes! MP3Extra lets you download YouTube subtitles as SRT or TXT files. SRT files include timestamps and work with video players like VLC. TXT files contain the plain text transcript. Both manual and auto-generated captions are supported in all available languages.
What is the difference between SRT and TXT subtitle files?
SRT (SubRip Text) files contain timestamped subtitles that sync with video playback — compatible with VLC, Windows Media Player, and all major video players. TXT files contain the plain text transcript without timestamps — ideal for reading, studying, or text analysis.
Can I download auto-generated YouTube captions?
Yes. MP3Extra can download both manually uploaded subtitles and YouTube's auto-generated captions. Auto-generated captions are available in many languages and are marked with '(auto)' in the language selector.
What languages are YouTube subtitles available in?
YouTube subtitles are available in whatever languages the video creator has uploaded or YouTube has auto-generated. Auto-generated captions are typically available in English and the video's original language, with translations sometimes available in dozens of languages.
How do I add downloaded SRT subtitles to a video player?
Most video players (VLC, Windows Media Player, MPC-HC) automatically load SRT files if they have the same name as the video file and are in the same folder. In VLC, you can also drag and drop the SRT file onto the playing video, or go to Subtitle > Add Subtitle File.