1. Paste a video URL
Use a YouTube video, Shorts link, youtu.be URL, or raw video ID.
WebVTT export
YouTube to VTT
Create WebVTT caption files from YouTube captions. Paste a video URL and export a .vtt file for web playback workflows.
No signup requiredTXT, SRT, VTTCaptions onlyOptional account
No video or audio downloadWe fetch publicly available caption text only. If captions are missing, we say so clearly.
Useful before signupPaste a URL and try the tool first. Sign in only when you need higher limits or saved history.
Paste a YouTube URL
Paste URLFind captionsFormat transcript
I Spent 7 Days In Solitary ConfinementExample video from MrBeast
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Paste a YouTube URL and get the transcript.
Works on videos and Shorts when captions are available. Copy the result or download TXT, SRT, and VTT.
Caption language follows what YouTube exposes for that video. If the transcript appears in the wrong language, open the video on YouTube, choose the desired subtitle/CC language first, then try extracting again.
Paste a YouTube link to begin.
Works with youtube.com, youtu.be, Shorts URLs, and raw 11-character video IDs.
How it works
From YouTube link to reusable text in seconds.
The workflow is intentionally simple, transparent, and focused on caption extraction.
2. Extract public captions
The tool looks for captions already available for that video. It does not download video or audio.
3. Copy or export
Read the transcript on-page, copy it, or download TXT, SRT, and VTT formats.
VTT files for websites and web video
WebVTT is a practical format for browser-based players and HTML video captions. This page is built for web publishers, educators, and developers who need a caption file quickly.
HTML video
Use VTT with track elements when publishing accessible videos on the web.
Course platforms
Many learning platforms accept VTT caption files for lecture and lesson videos.
Timestamped text
Keep caption timing intact so viewers can follow along accurately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for this specific YouTube caption workflow.
What is a VTT file?
VTT, or WebVTT, is a caption format commonly used by web video players.
Can I edit the VTT?
Yes. Download it and open it in any text editor or caption tool.
Does this create translated captions?
No. It extracts captions in languages already available on the YouTube video.