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Step 1
Copy the YouTube video URL
Copy the supported public YouTube URL for the video whose captions you are authorized to save.
YouTube Subtitle Tool
Download Available YouTube Subtitles and Captions
The ReelVideoSaver YouTube Subtitle Downloader lists subtitle and caption tracks that are currently available for a supported public YouTube video. When tracks exist, you can choose a language, distinguish manual subtitles from automatic captions, and select VTT, SRT, or TXT output when offered.
Not every YouTube video has subtitles, and the available languages can vary. ReelVideoSaver validates the requested track against fresh metadata instead of assuming that a language or caption type exists.
How to Download YouTube Subtitles
Use the same simple process on mobile, tablet or desktop.
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Step 2
Paste and load caption tracks
Paste the URL above. ReelVideoSaver analyzes the video and displays the available manual or automatic subtitle tracks.
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Step 3
Choose language and format
Select an available track and download it as VTT, SRT, or TXT when that output is offered for the track.
What the Subtitle Tool Shows
Available languages
The page lists detected subtitle languages for the submitted video rather than offering a fixed language list.
Manual or automatic
Tracks are labeled so you can distinguish creator-provided subtitles from auto-generated captions when both are available.
Useful text formats
Choose VTT, SRT, or TXT from the formats available for the selected track.
Manual Subtitles and Automatic Captions
Manual subtitles are tracks supplied or managed by the video's publisher, while automatic captions are generated by YouTube when available. A video may have one type, both types, or no subtitle tracks.
ReelVideoSaver displays the track type detected for each language so you can choose the appropriate source.
SRT, VTT, and TXT Output
VTT and SRT are timed subtitle formats commonly used by players and editing workflows. TXT provides a simpler text-oriented output when offered by the tool.
The available output still depends on the selected track and successful subtitle preparation for the supported YouTube URL.
Use subtitles responsibly
Use ReelVideoSaver only for content you own, content you have permission to save, public-domain material, or media you are otherwise legally authorized to download. Public availability does not remove copyright or other rights. ReelVideoSaver is an independent service and is not affiliated with YouTube or Google.
YouTube Subtitle Downloader FAQ
Does every YouTube video have subtitles?
No. Some videos have manual subtitles, some have automatic captions, some have both, and others have no available tracks.
Can I choose the subtitle language?
Yes, but only from the languages actually detected for the supported video.
What is the difference between manual and automatic captions?
Manual subtitles are publisher-provided or managed tracks. Automatic captions are generated by YouTube when that feature is available for the video.
Which subtitle formats can I download?
The tool supports VTT, SRT, and TXT outputs when the selected track can be prepared in those formats.
Can I get an MP3 from the same YouTube video?
Yes, when the video is supported. Use the YouTube to MP3 tool for audio preparation.
Related YouTube Tools
YouTube Video Downloader
Download supported public YouTube videos in available MP4 qualities.
YouTube to MP3
Prepare MP3 audio from supported public YouTube videos.
YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Download genuinely available YouTube thumbnail variants.
YouTube to MP4
Save supported public YouTube videos using available MP4 options.