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No limits on channel downloads (free: 1 channel per hour)
Priority queue for faster processing
API access for automated workflows
Export to multiple formats (SRT, VTT, JSON)
Cloud storage for download history

YouTube URLs (channels or individual videos) You can paste several links — separated by space or new line.

Filter by views

Download subtitles only for videos with at least this number of views.

Only recent videos

Limit results to videos published in the last N days.

Delay between requests (sec) If you see "Too Many Requests (429)" increase this to 10—15 seconds.

📝 Processing Options

Output Format

TXT

SRT

RAW

TXT = clean text, SRT = standard subtitles with timestamps, RAW = original file

Text Cleaning

Remove timestamps

Remove timecodes from subtitles (only for TXT format)

Clean HTML tags

Remove <b>, <i>, <font> and other markup tags

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What this tool can do

YouTubeDownSub is a minimalist tool designed for anyone who needs to download YouTube subtitles quickly.

Simple URL input

Paste a link to a single video, playlist or an entire channel.

All languages supported

Both manual and auto-generated subtitles are supported.

Smart filtering

Filter by minimum view count to skip unpopular videos.

Channel-scale processing

Multi-threaded analysis lets the app process dozens of videos in parallel.

Clean text output

Timestamps, tags and duplicate lines are removed automatically.

No accounts, no clutter

No sign-up, OAuth or complex setup required.

How YouTubeDownSub works

The app uses yt-dlp and official YouTube mechanisms to extract subtitle tracks.

Processing steps

You paste one or more links to YouTube videos, playlists or channels.
The app collects video metadata and checks which of them have subtitles.
Optional filters are applied: minimum views and publish date.
Subtitles are downloaded and cleaned from timestamps and markup.
A ZIP archive with text files and a CSV summary is prepared for download.

Typical use cases

Language learning

Download subtitles from teaching channels, podcasts and interviews.

Articles and notes

Turn subtitles from educational videos into notes, outlines or full articles.

Research and datasets

Build linguistic datasets, topic samples or training corpora for machine learning models.

Accessibility

Convert lectures and webinars into accessible text for people with hearing impairments.

Complete Guide: How to Download YouTube Subtitles

If you're looking for information on how to download YouTube subtitles, you've come to the right place.

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There are many reasons why people want to download subtitles from YouTube.

Step-by-Step: How to Download YouTube Subtitles Online

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Downloading Subtitles from Individual Videos vs. Channels

There's an important distinction between downloading subtitles from individual videos versus entire channels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tool really free?

Yes. Core features are completely free.

Do I need an account or Google login?

No. You don't need to sign up or authorise with Google.

What output formats do I get?

All subtitles are saved as plain text files (.txt) by default.

Does it work with auto-generated subtitles?

Yes. Both manual and auto-generated subtitles are fully supported.

What should I do if I get "Too Many Requests (429)"?

Increase the delay between requests in the form to 10—15 seconds.

Can I download subtitles from private or unlisted videos?

No. The app only works with public videos.

Can I download subtitles from a whole channel?

Yes! One of the main goals is to make it easy to download subtitles in bulk.

How to download YouTube subtitles efficiently?

The most efficient way is to use smart filters.

Download YouTube Subtitles as Text