From video link to subtitle file, in one paste
To convert a YouTube video to SRT, copy the video link, paste it into the box at the top of this page, then open the download menu and choose SRT. A .srt file with numbered cues and exact timings saves to your device. No account, no software, no limits.
SRT is the lingua franca of subtitles. Video editors, media players, and social platforms all read it, so once you have the file you can caption a repost, translate a video, or hand accurate subtitles to a client without retyping a word.
Timings that survive the trip
The file is built from the caption track YouTube already publishes for the video, so every cue keeps its original start and end time. Drop it into Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or VLC and the lines land exactly where they do on YouTube. Nothing is re-timed, merged, or paraphrased.
Every language the video has
If the video carries caption tracks in several languages, the language picker above the transcript switches between all of them, including auto generated tracks. Pick the language first, then download, and the SRT comes out in that language.
VTT and plain text too
The same menu exports WebVTT (.vtt), the format HTML5 video players use on the web, and plain text (.txt) when you only need the words. All three are free and unlimited, so you can grab every format a project needs from one paste.
Want the full picture on subtitle exports? See the YouTube subtitle downloader page, or turn the video into readable paragraphs with the YouTube to text converter.
YouTube to SRT: common questions
How do I convert a YouTube video to SRT?
Copy the video link from YouTube, paste it into the box above, and the transcript appears within seconds. Open the download menu, choose SRT, and a .srt file with numbered cues and exact timings saves to your device.
What is an SRT file?
SubRip Text (.srt) is the most widely supported subtitle format. It is a plain text file where each caption has a number, a start and end time, and the caption text. Video editors, media players, and platforms like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, VLC, and most social video tools all accept it.
Do the SRT timings match the video exactly?
Yes. The file is built from the caption track YouTube publishes for the video, so every cue keeps its original start and end time. Nothing is re-timed or merged, which means the file drops straight into an editor in sync with the footage.
Can I get VTT instead of SRT?
Yes. The same download menu offers WebVTT (.vtt), the subtitle format native HTML5 video players use, and plain text (.txt) if you only want the words. All three exports are free and unlimited.