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YouTube Transcript Downloader
Download a YouTube transcript as TXT, SRT, or VTT. Keep or remove timestamps, switch available caption languages, and export without signing up.
TXT, SRT & VTT Optional timestamps No account required
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Paste a public video link. We'll find its available YouTube captions and create a clean, searchable video transcript.
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Generate the transcript once, review it in the browser, then choose a clean text or timed subtitle export.
SRT for subtitle editors
Export numbered subtitle cues with standard SRT timing for video editors and caption workflows.
VTT for the web
Download WebVTT captions for HTML video, learning platforms, and tools that prefer the VTT standard.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about youtube transcript downloader
Can I download a YouTube transcript for free?
Yes. Paste a public YouTube link with accessible captions and download the result as TXT, SRT, or VTT without an account.
Can I remove timestamps from the download?
TXT exports follow the timestamp toggle. SRT and VTT always retain timing because it is required by those subtitle formats.
Does this work when a video has no captions?
No. The current tool reads caption tracks already available for the video and does not generate speech-to-text for captionless videos.