Choose caption language
Vocapto lists the caption tracks YouTube exposes for a public video, including manual and auto-generated tracks.
Free YouTube subtitle downloader
Convert YouTube Videos to SRT
Paste a public YouTube URL, choose an available caption language, preview the subtitles, then copy or download TXT, SRT, or VTT files without creating an account.
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Vocapto reads public YouTube caption tracks. It does not download videos or send transcript text to analytics tools.
YouTube caption downloader
Download subtitles from public YouTube captions
Use this YouTube to SRT converter when a public video already has caption tracks available. Vocapto reads the track list, lets you choose the subtitle language, then exports TXT, SRT, or VTT without storing transcript text in analytics.
Download SRT or VTT
Export valid UTF-8 subtitle files from timed caption segments, or choose TXT when you only need transcript text.
Search before exporting
Find a phrase in the subtitle preview and jump back to the source moment with clickable YouTube timestamps.
How it works
How to download YouTube subtitles
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Paste a public YouTube URL
Use a normal watch page, Shorts URL, live replay, embed link, or youtu.be short link.
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Choose the caption language
Vocapto returns the caption tracks that YouTube exposes and marks automatic tracks when possible.
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Preview and export
Search the transcript, click timestamps to check the original moment, then copy or download TXT, SRT, or VTT.
Public captions only
Vocapto is not a video downloader and does not bypass private, age-restricted, deleted, login-required, or geoblocked videos. If YouTube does not expose a caption track, the page explains that limitation instead of creating fake subtitle timing.
SRT and VTT
Choose the subtitle format that fits your editor
SRT is widely accepted by video editors, caption review tools, and publishing platforms. WebVTT is commonly used for web players and browser-based workflows. TXT is best when you only need a readable YouTube transcript for notes, quotes, summaries, or research.
Subtitle files stay timed
SRT and VTT exports use each caption segment start and duration, so the preview and downloaded file match the selected language.
Related transcript tools
Need plain text instead? Use the free YouTube transcript generator. Want to create subtitles from pasted text? Use the SRT file generator.
FAQ
YouTube to SRT FAQ
How do I convert a YouTube video to SRT?
Paste a public YouTube URL, generate the available caption tracks, choose a language, select SRT, then download the subtitle file.
Can I download YouTube subtitles as VTT too?
Yes. When the selected caption track includes timing data, Vocapto can export both SRT and WebVTT from the same captions.
Does this work with auto-generated captions?
Yes, when YouTube exposes the auto-generated caption track for the public video. The language selector labels automatic tracks when that metadata is available.
Why did a YouTube subtitle download fail?
The video may be private, restricted, deleted, geoblocked, or missing public captions. Vocapto does not bypass access controls.