YouTube Transcript Downloader

Download YouTube video transcripts and subtitles in multiple formats for free. Our YouTube transcript downloader extracts text content from videos, including auto-generated captions and manual subtitles. Perfect for researchers, students, content creators, and accessibility purposes. Get timestamped transcripts in SRT, VTT, and plain text formats.

✓ Multiple Formats✓ Timestamped Text✓ All Languages✓ Research Ready
YouTube Transcript & Subtitle Downloader

Extract transcripts and subtitles from YouTube videos for research, accessibility, and content creation. Supports auto-generated and manual captions.

How to Download YouTube Video Transcripts

1

Copy Video URL

Copy the YouTube video link that has captions or transcripts available

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Extract Transcript

Our tool automatically detects and extracts available subtitles and transcripts

3

Download Text

Download the transcript in your preferred format: SRT, VTT, or plain text

Why Download YouTube Transcripts?

🎓 Educational Research

Perfect for students, researchers, and educators who need to analyze video content, extract quotes, or create study materials from educational YouTube videos.

♿ Accessibility Support

Download transcripts to improve accessibility for hearing-impaired viewers or to create better captions for your own video content.

📝 Content Creation

Extract transcripts to create blog posts, articles, or social media content based on YouTube videos. Perfect for content repurposing and SEO optimization.

🔍 SEO and Analysis

Analyze video content for keyword research, competitor analysis, or to understand trending topics in your niche.

Supported Transcript Formats

SRT Format

Standard subtitle format with timestamps, compatible with most video players and editing software.

VTT Format

Web Video Text Tracks format, perfect for web-based video players and HTML5 videos.

Plain Text

Clean text format without timestamps, ideal for reading, analysis, and content creation.

Transcript Download FAQ

Can I download transcripts from any YouTube video?

You can download transcripts from videos that have captions enabled, either manually added by the creator or auto-generated by YouTube.

Are auto-generated transcripts accurate?

Auto-generated transcripts are generally accurate but may contain errors, especially with technical terms, accents, or background noise. Manual captions are more accurate.

Can I get transcripts in different languages?

Yes, if the video has captions in multiple languages, you can download transcripts in any available language.

What about copyright considerations?

Transcripts are for personal use, research, and accessibility. Always respect copyright laws and the video creator's rights when using transcripts.