GetSubDown - Extract YouTube video subtitles easily and quickly

GetSubDown is a professional YouTube subtitle extraction website. Extract and save YouTube video subtitles in SRT and TXT formats easily with GetSubDown.

Free Tool English Support YouTube Shorts Fast Extract
Enter regular YouTube video or Shorts URL

Complete Guide to YouTube Subtitle Download

1
Enter URL
Enter YouTube video or Shorts URL
2
Choose Format
Select TXT (text only) or SRT (with timestamps)
3
Download
Automatically download after subtitle extraction

Key Features

  • Free Service - Use all features for free
  • Fast Processing - Extract subtitles in seconds
  • Multiple Formats - Download in TXT, SRT formats
  • YouTube Shorts Support - Supports both regular videos and Shorts
  • English Subtitle Optimized - Specialized for English subtitle extraction

Supported YouTube URL Formats

  • Regular videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
  • Short URL: https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID
  • YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID
  • Mobile link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID

Complete Guide to YouTube Subtitle Download

Types and Features of YouTube Subtitles

Manual Subtitles

Subtitles written directly by creators, providing the highest quality.

  • Accurate sentence structure and grammar
  • Proper punctuation usage
  • Contextually appropriate translation
  • Available on most popular channels

Auto-generated Subtitles

Subtitles automatically generated by YouTube AI through speech recognition.

  • Real-time speech recognition technology
  • Accuracy varies by audio quality and pronunciation
  • May lack proper punctuation
  • Automatically generated for most videos

Complete Guide to Subtitle File Formats

Format Features Best Use Cases Supported Programs
SRT Timecode + Text Video editing, subtitle creation, translation Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, VLC, Windows Media Player
TXT Pure text only Content analysis, study materials, summary Notepad, MS Word, Excel, all text editors

Real Use Cases and Tips

Education & Learning

  • Online lecture content organization
  • Foreign language learning materials
  • Research data collection for papers
  • Study group shared resources

Content Creation

  • Video editing subtitle sources
  • Multi-language subtitle production
  • Review video script writing
  • Podcast episode summaries

Accessibility Enhancement

  • Subtitle provision for hearing impaired
  • Viewing support in noisy environments
  • Multi-language community support
  • Search optimization benefits

GetSubDown Service Introduction

GetSubDown is a free web service specialized in YouTube subtitle extraction.

With GetSubDown, you can easily download YouTube subtitles without complex software installation or registration. GetSubDown site can extract subtitles from all types of videos, from regular YouTube videos to YouTube Shorts, and save them in both SRT and TXT file formats.

GetSubDown supports various languages including Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, and more. It is a free subtitle tool that can be used for various purposes such as learning, research, and content creation.

Service Statistics
Supported Languages: 20+
Processing Speed: Within 3 sec
Success Rate: 99%+
Service Fee: Free

Why Choose GetSubDown?

  • Fast Processing: Average 3 seconds subtitle extraction
  • Secure Service: No personal data collection
  • Mobile Optimized: Perfect support on smartphones
  • 24/7 Available: Access anytime possible
  • Unlimited Usage: No download limit restrictions
  • User Friendly: Intuitive interface

Frequently Asked Questions

Extracting YouTube subtitles with GetSubDown is very simple:

  1. Enter URL: Copy and paste the YouTube video URL into the input field above
  2. Choose Format: Select TXT (text only) or SRT (with timestamps) format
  3. Start Extraction: Click the "Extract Subtitles" or "Preview" button
  4. Download: The file will be automatically downloaded once processing is complete
Tip: Use the "Preview" feature to check subtitle content before downloading.

Yes, GetSubDown fully supports YouTube Shorts subtitles.

Supported YouTube URL formats:

  • Regular videos: youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
  • YouTube Shorts: youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID
  • Short URLs: youtu.be/VIDEO_ID
  • Mobile URLs: m.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
  • Embed URLs: youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID

Any URL format can be used to extract subtitles using the same method.

SRT File (SubRip Subtitle)

  • Includes timestamp information
  • Compatible with video editing software
  • Optimal for subtitle creation and translation
  • Playable in VLC, Windows Media Player, etc.

Recommended for: Video editing, subtitle creation, translation work

TXT File (Plain Text)

  • Contains only pure text
  • Editable in Notepad, Word, etc.
  • Useful for content search and analysis

Recommended for: Content analysis, study materials, summary work

Subtitles provided by YouTube (manual or auto-generated) must be available for extraction.

How to check subtitles:

  1. Play the YouTube video and click the settings (gear) button
  2. Check available languages in the "Subtitles" menu
  3. If "No subtitles" is displayed, extraction is not possible
Note: Videos without subtitles or with private subtitle settings cannot be extracted.

Yes, GetSubDown is completely free.

Free Features

  • ✓ Unlimited subtitle extraction
  • ✓ TXT, SRT downloads
  • ✓ Preview functionality
  • ✓ YouTube Shorts support

No Restrictions

  • ❌ No registration required
  • ❌ No daily usage limits
  • ❌ No ads to watch
  • ❌ No payment information required

About GetSubDown

GetSubDown is a free online tool to extract YouTube subtitles easily and quickly.