How do I download subtitles from YouTube?

To download YouTube subtitles: 1) Copy the YouTube video URL, 2) Paste it into YTScript, 3) Click Extract, 4) Download in your preferred format (TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON). It's completely free and requires no signup.

Is YTScript free to use?

Yes, YTScript is 100% free. There are no hidden fees, no premium plans, and no signup required. You can extract unlimited YouTube subtitles at no cost.

What subtitle formats does YTScript support?

YTScript supports six export formats: TXT (plain text), SRT (SubRip subtitle with timestamps), VTT (WebVTT for web videos), JSON (structured data for developers), PDF (professional document), and DOCX (Word document).

Can I download auto-generated subtitles from YouTube?

Yes, YTScript can extract both manually created subtitles and YouTube's auto-generated captions. If the video has any type of subtitles available, you can download them.

Why can't I extract subtitles from some YouTube videos?

Some videos don't have subtitles enabled by the creator, or captions might be disabled. YTScript can only extract subtitles that are available on YouTube. If you see the CC icon on YouTube, subtitles should be available.

Is it legal to download YouTube subtitles?

YTScript retrieves publicly available subtitle data from YouTube. Downloading subtitles for personal use, education, and accessibility is generally acceptable. However, users should respect copyright when using extracted content commercially.

Do I need to install any software?

No, YTScript is a web-based tool that works directly in your browser. There's nothing to download or install. It works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

How fast is YTScript?

YTScript extracts subtitles in seconds. Most videos are processed in under 3 seconds, regardless of video length. The extraction speed depends on your internet connection.

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Paste a YouTube URL. Get the transcript. That's it.

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How It Works

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Paste

Copy any YouTube video URL and paste it into the input field

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Extract

Click the button and we instantly fetch available subtitles

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Download

Get your transcript in TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON, PDF or DOCX format