YouTube Transcript Downloader
Paste a YouTube video URL or ID, choose your format, and download the transcript instantly. Supports TXT, SRT, and JSON exports.
Multiple Export Formats
Export in plain text, subtitle-ready SRT, or structured JSON.
Language Selection
Pick a specific transcript language or let the tool choose automatically.
Fast and Simple
No signup required. Paste link, choose format, and download in seconds.
Built for Workflows
Use transcripts for research, content repurposing, and subtitle editing.
How It Works
Paste a Video Link
Add a full YouTube URL or just the 11-character video ID.
Choose Language and Format
Select a language if needed and pick TXT, SRT, or JSON output.
Download or Copy
Get the transcript instantly, then copy text or download as a file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download transcripts from any YouTube video?
You can download transcripts from videos that have captions available. If a video has no captions, transcript download is not possible.
What format should I choose?
Use TXT for readable text, SRT for subtitle editing software, and JSON for automation or custom processing pipelines.
Why would language selection fail?
If the selected language is not available for that video, the tool will show the list of languages that are available.
Is this free to use?
Yes. The online transcript downloader is free to use with no signup required.