How do I download subtitles from a YouTube video?

Copy the YouTube video URL, paste it into the search box above, and click 'Fetch Subtitles'. Select your preferred language track and choose between SRT or WebVTT format to download immediately.

What subtitle formats can I export?

TubeSave supports two standard subtitle formats: SRT (SubRip format with millisecond timecodes, compatible with VLC and video players) and WebVTT (W3C web standard format).

Can I download auto-generated YouTube captions?

Yes, if the uploader did not provide custom subtitles, TubeSave can export YouTube's auto-generated closed captions when available on the video manifest.

Is this YouTube subtitle downloader free?

Yes, TubeSave provides free subtitle extraction directly in your browser without requiring an account or software installation.

Caption & Transcript Extractor

YouTube Subtitle Downloader Online Free

Extract and download timed closed captions and subtitles from YouTube in clean SRT and WebVTT formats for study, translations, and accessibility.

Standard SRT & WebVTT FormatsFree Online UtilityNo Software or App Needed

Why Download YouTube Subtitles in SRT Format?

Subtitles and closed captions provide immense value for researchers, students, video editors, and multilingual audiences. TubeSave's subtitle extractor parses the video stream manifest and delivers formatted caption files:

Language Learning & Study: Follow along with dialogues, lectures, and interviews in foreign languages with precise timecodes.
Video Editing & Translation: Import SRT files directly into Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
Offline Video Playback: Load subtitles seamlessly into VLC, QuickTime, or mobile video player apps.

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