Download YouTube subtitles in TXT, SRT, VTT formats. Fast, free, no login required.
Users
542
+173 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#42K
#35K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 27 Jan 2026
Users
monthly, 9 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:542 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 9 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About YT2Sub - YouTube Subtitle Downloader
YT2Sub - YouTube Subtitle Downloader. Fast, Free, and Efficient.
YT2Sub is a lightweight, high-performance extension designed for extracting YouTube subtitles. It offers a streamlined experience, supporting multiple export formats and real-time bilingual subtitle comparison—perfect for language learning, organizing study materials, and content creation.
🚀 Quick Start Guide
1. Click "Add to Chrome" to install the extension.
2. Open any YouTube video.
3. Click the "Download Subtitles" icon in the player toolbar or the extension icon in your browser.
4. Select your desired language and click "Get Subtitles" to preview or download.
Features
📥 **Versatile Format Support**: Download in SRT, VTT, or TXT formats to suit your needs.
🔠 **Bilingual Comparison**: View primary and secondary languages side-by-side in real-time.
🌍 **Extensive Language Support**: Access all subtitles available on YouTube (150+ languages).
📝 **Interactive Transcript Sync**: Subtitles sync with video playback. Click any line to jump instantly to that moment in the video.
⏱️ **Clean Text Export**: One-click export of pure text without timestamps for easy reading.
🌓 **Native Dark Mode**: Seamlessly integrates with YouTube's dark theme for a comfortable viewing experience.
Target Audience
🧠 **Language Learners**: Master new languages with dual-subtitle comparison.
🎥 **Content Creators**: Quickly extract scripts for translation, remixing, or captioning.
🎓 **Students & Researchers**: Archive lecture notes and educational content instantly for review.
Supported Formats:
▪️ SRT — Standard subtitle format with precise timestamps.
▪️ VTT — WebVTT format, web-ready and widely supported.
▪️ TXT — Plain text, ideal for reading and editing.
FAQ:
📌 Is this extension free?
💡 Yes, YT2Sub is forever free. Download as many subtitles as you like.
📌 Do I need to create an account?
💡 No. No registration or login is required. Just install and use—your privacy is respected.
📌 Does it support auto-translated subtitles?
💡 Yes. If YouTube displays the language (including auto-generated and auto-translated options), YT2Sub can download it.
📌 How do I use bilingual subtitles?
💡 Select a "Primary Language" (e.g., English) and a "Secondary Language" (e.g., Chinese). You'll see both displayed side-by-side in the preview panel and under the video.
Technical Details:
🆙 Use the latest version of Chrome for the best experience.
🔒 Built with Manifest V3: Secure, lightweight, and resource-efficient.
🏆 Compliant with Chrome Web Store privacy standards. Runs only when you use it.