Download YouTube Subtitles as SRT — Free Guide (2026)
How to download YouTube subtitles and closed captions as SRT files for free using Downloady.
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YouTube subtitles can be downloaded as SRT files for use in video editors, translation tools, and accessibility workflows. Here's how to download YouTube subtitles as SRT for free.
Why download YouTube subtitles?
- Add subtitles to repurposed video clips
- Translate captions for a multilingual audience
- Create transcripts for SEO or documentation
- Accessibility compliance for your own content
How to download YouTube SRT subtitles
- Copy the YouTube video URL.
- Go to our YouTube Subtitle Downloader.
- Select the language (English, auto-generated, or other available tracks).
- Choose SRT format.
- Click Download to save the .srt file.
Subtitle formats available
- SRT — universal, works in VLC, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve
- VTT — web-native format for HTML5 video
- TXT — plain text transcript without timestamps
Auto-generated vs manual captions
Manual captions added by the uploader are generally more accurate. Auto-generated captions (marked "auto-generated" on YouTube) are useful but may contain errors — especially for technical terms, names, or accented speech.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an SRT file?
SRT (SubRip Subtitle) is the most common subtitle format. It contains timestamped text lines compatible with virtually every video player and editing app.
Can I download auto-generated captions?
Yes. YouTube's auto-generated captions are available as SRT through the downloader, though accuracy varies by video.
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