YouTube captions download
YouTube Captions Download: Save Captions as Transcript Text
YouTube captions are the source behind many transcript workflows. If captions are available, they can often be converted into text or CSV.
Open the free transcript generator
Quick steps
- Step 1: Find a public YouTube video with captions.
- Step 2: Paste the URL into the caption downloader.
- Step 3: Extract the caption rows.
- Step 4: Download the transcript export.
- Step 5: Review auto-caption text before using it publicly.
Captions vs transcripts
Captions are timed text used during playback. A transcript is usually a readable export of that caption text.
Auto-captions
Many videos use auto-generated captions. They are convenient, but they can contain mistakes.
Caption exports
Exported captions are useful for accessibility review, study notes, content repurposing, and SEO research.
Related tools
Use the YouTube transcript generator, YouTube transcript downloader, or YouTube transcript to CSV converter depending on your workflow.
FAQ
Can I download captions from private videos?
No. The tool is intended for public videos with accessible captions.
Are captions copyrighted?
Caption text can still be part of copyrighted content. Use exports responsibly.