Download YouTube Subtitles
Save any video's subtitles in seconds.
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
To download YouTube subtitles, replace 'youtube' with '2outube' in the video URL. The full subtitle text loads instantly. From there, click the download button to save as a .txt file. No account needed, no software to install, works with any captioned video.
The Trick
youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
2outube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
Just change 'y' to '2'
Works with any YouTube video that has captions
How It Works
Open the YouTube video
Navigate to any YouTube video and copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
Change youtube to 2outube
In the URL, swap 'youtube.com' for '2outube.com' and press Enter. The subtitles load immediately.
Bookmark 2outube.com for quick access next time
Download the subtitle file
Click the download button to save the subtitles as a .txt file. You can also copy them to your clipboard.
What You Can Do
Download as TXT
Save the full subtitle text as a plain .txt file for offline reading.
Copy to clipboard
One click to copy all subtitles to your clipboard for pasting anywhere.
Press CInclude timestamps
Choose to download with or without timestamps for each line.
Search before downloading
Search through the subtitles to verify the content before saving.
Press /Click any line to jump
Preview any moment in the video by clicking the corresponding subtitle line.
Perfect For
Students
Download lecture subtitles for studying offline or creating study notes.
Translators
Save subtitles to translate video content into other languages.
Content Creators
Download subtitles to repurpose video content into articles or posts.
Accessibility Advocates
Save subtitle files to share with hearing-impaired audiences.
Questions
Does this work with any YouTube video?
Yes, it works with any video that has captions enabled. Most YouTube videos have auto-generated captions, so coverage is very broad.
Is it really free?
Completely free. No account, no limits, no hidden fees. Just change the URL and download.
What format are the downloaded subtitles in?
Subtitles download as plain .txt files. You can choose to include or exclude timestamps.
Can I download subtitles in other languages?
If the video has subtitles in multiple languages, you can select your preferred language before downloading.
Do I need to install any software?
No. Everything works in your browser. Just change the URL and the subtitles appear.
Can I download auto-generated captions?
Yes. Auto-generated captions are available for download just like manually added subtitles.
Is there a limit on how many videos I can download subtitles from?
No limits. Download subtitles from as many videos as you need.
Will the downloaded file include speaker names?
If the original captions include speaker labels, they will appear in the downloaded text. Auto-generated captions typically do not include speaker names.
Can I download subtitles on my phone?
Yes. The tool works in any mobile browser. Change the URL the same way and download the file.
What if the video has no captions?
If a video has no captions at all (rare), there are no subtitles to download. Most YouTube videos have auto-generated captions.
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