
Drag and Drop files to upload or
From link to .srt file in under a minute. No setup, no account, no extra steps.
Paste a YouTube Link
Copy the YouTube URL and paste the link. We detect available caption tracks and get them ready for export.

Get SRT
Select the subtitle language and extract the timed text into standard SRT format.

Download SRT File
Save the .srt file to your device and import it into any video editor or subtitle tool that supports SRT.
Built for people who need the file, not another streaming feature.
When you convert YouTube subtitles to SRT, the timing stays aligned with the original video down to the frame. No broken sequences, merged lines, or offset cues that need fixing later in your timeline.

The downloaded SRT from YouTube is structured line-by-line and ready for editing. Open it in a text editor to make quick tweaks or import directly into Premiere, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve without reformatting.

Export subtitles in whatever languages the video provides—English, Spanish, Arabic, or others. Essential for translation workflows, localization teams, or research projects comparing transcripts side-by-side.

Whether it's a 5-minute tutorial or a 2-hour lecture recording, the YouTube to SRT process handles full-length content without cutting off or skipping subtitle tracks midway.

How video professionals, students, and creators actually use the text.
I manage online workshops and weekly need subtitle files for editing. With RecCloud, I just paste the link and download SRT from YouTube without extra steps. The timestamps line up perfectly in Premiere every time—no manual syncing needed.
I was looking for a way to convert YouTube subtitles to SRT for a client project. Most tools were cluttered with ads or required sign-ups. This one gave me the file in seconds and it imported cleanly into Final Cut without re-timing the entire thing.
As a graduate researcher, I archive interviews hosted on YouTube. Being able to export captions as SRT helps me code and annotate content offline. It saves hours of manual copying.
I handle localization for a small SaaS company. We download SRT from YouTube product demos, send them to translators, and re-upload updated tracks. The subtitle structure is always intact—no missing lines or broken timestamps.
Answers to common questions about converting YouTube subtitles to SRT.