Public captions
Pulls available subtitle tracks from public YouTube videos and Shorts.
YouTube Subtitle Downloader
Free · No signup · TXT, SRT & VTT
Why this tool
Download YouTube Subtitles Instantly
Extract public captions from any YouTube video with available subtitles. Preview the transcript, then save plain text or timed subtitle files for editing, translation, or offline use.
Multiple formats
Download plain text, SRT, or VTT so you can use captions in editors and players.
Works anywhere
Paste a link on phone or desktop — no extension or account required.
For personal use only. Respect copyright and YouTube's terms of service. Only public caption tracks can be downloaded. GTRSocials is not affiliated with YouTube or Google.
Download free YouTube subtitles and captions from public videos. Paste a youtube.com or youtu.be link, preview the transcript, and save TXT, SRT, or VTT files — no signup required.
Works with standard watch links and YouTube Shorts when public captions are available.