YouTube Subtitle Downloader
Download the subtitle track from any YouTube video as a text file using Reclip. Paste the YouTube URL, preview the subtitles, and save them with one click — no extensions or software required.
How it works
Copy the URL
Copy the YouTube video URL you want the subtitles from
Paste into Reclip
Paste the URL into the YouTube Subtitle Downloader and click Get Transcript
Preview subtitles
The subtitle text loads in the preview panel with timestamps
Download
Save the subtitles as a .txt file to your device
Why use it
YouTube doesn't provide a direct way to download subtitle files. Reclip fetches the subtitle track from any public YouTube video and lets you download the full text — useful for accessibility, translation, content repurposing, or research.
Supported formats
Input: YouTube URL. Output: Subtitle text as .txt with timestamps.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to get you started fast.
Can I download YouTube subtitles for free?
Yes. Reclip's YouTube Subtitle Downloader is free — paste the URL and download the subtitle text as a .txt file.
What languages are supported?
Any subtitle language that is available for the video on YouTube. If the video has multiple subtitle tracks, you can choose which language to download.
Does it download the SRT file format?
The tool currently outputs a .txt file. The downloaded text contains timestamps and can be reformatted into SRT if needed.
Why would I want to download YouTube subtitles?
Common uses include creating a written version of a video for a blog post, using the text as closed-caption source material, translating content, or researching video content without rewatching.
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Free to start. No software download required.
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