iPhone & iPad
Tap Share, then Copy link. Downloads appear in Safari and the Files app.
Public YouTube captions
Free YouTube Subtitle Downloader
Find a public video’s available captions and download the language you need as SRT or VTT.
Checking captions
Reading available options from the public video.
Captions found
Automatic captions can contain errors. Auto-translations are not offered.
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✓ No login required✓ Real caption tracks✓ No media stored
Simple process
How to use the YouTube Subtitle downloader
Paste a public watch or Shorts link. The tool checks which original-language caption tracks the source exposes and labels automatic captions before you save one.
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1Copy the video link
Copy the link of one public YouTube video with captions.
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2Choose a caption track
Check the link and search the languages the source provides.
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3Save SRT or VTT
Select SRT or VTT and save that caption track.
Screens are illustrative. Available media and delivery times depend on the public source.
A closer look
Built for YouTube Subtitle links
See the same three stages on a larger screen. Each example is captured from this website.
01 / Paste
Start with the right YouTube Subtitle link
Copy an individual watch, Shorts, or YouTube share link. A playlist or channel page is not a single caption source, so open the particular video first.
02 / Choose
Choose a caption language and format
The results distinguish creator-provided captions from automatically generated tracks. YouTube currently rejects many auto-translations, so the tool avoids presenting those as ready downloads.
03 / Save
Download the caption file
Download the selected text file and open it in a compatible editor or player. Automatic captions can contain transcription and timing errors, so review them before publishing.
Transparent by design
No stored copy
Caption checking downloads no video bytes. A selected caption file is streamed through a size-limited endpoint; no R2 object, video merge, or conversion job is created.
Works everywhere
Download on any device
Choose a listed language and SRT or VTT format. SRT works in many video editors; VTT is useful for web video. The browser saves a small text file, not the YouTube video.
Android
Tap Share → Copy link. Find the finished SRT or VTT in Downloads or your browser.
Desktop
Open the individual post, copy its address, then check your Downloads folder.
Why choose this tool
Clear choices, real source quality
The tool shows source-provided language and format choices, distinguishes automatic captions, and excludes auto-translations that YouTube currently rate-limits.
Supported platforms
What this page supports
Public YouTube watch videos and Shorts when YouTube exposes SRT or VTT captions. Private, members-only, blocked, live, or caption-free videos may have no downloadable track.
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers
Does the example video have English subtitles?
At testing time, it exposed English auto-generated SRT and VTT, but no creator-uploaded captions. Source availability can change.
Are automatic subtitles accurate?
Not always. Speech recognition and automatic translation can mishear words or shift timing. Review the file before reuse.
What is the difference between SRT and VTT?
Both contain timed captions. SRT is common in video editors, while VTT is designed for HTML video and can support extra cues.
Will this download the video?
No. Only the chosen small caption file is fetched. Use the separate video downloader when you need the media itself.
Where are the auto-translated languages?
YouTube currently returns rate-limit errors for many translated caption URLs. This tool shows original-language tracks rather than offering a download button likely to fail.
Can I use a private or login-only link?
No. GalaxyFetch handles only media that the source exposes publicly without an account. It never asks for your password, session cookie, or private-profile access.
Does downloading give me permission to reuse the file?
No. Save only media you own or have permission to use. Copyright and the source platform rules still apply.
Where will the file go?
Desktop browsers normally save to Downloads. Android uses Downloads or the browser download list. On iPhone and iPad, check Safari Downloads and the Files app.
Why might the download fail?
The post may be removed, restricted by region or age, require a login, or the source may temporarily refuse automated access. A public-looking page is not always a public media file.
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