What is the Subtitles Downloader?
MP3stack lets you download subtitles/closed captions as SRT, VTT, or TXT (plain text) when the source provides them. Choose language/track (original or auto-generated, when available) and include timestamps if you like.
Speed up your workflow: convert the accompanying audio with YouTube to MP3, clean the speech via Lecture to MP3, then polish tags in the Metadata Editor. Need video exports? Use YouTube to MP4 or the Online Video Downloader.
Availability, languages, timing precision, and auto-captions depend on the original upload and region. Use only for your own content or with permission; follow each platform’s Terms.
How to use
- Paste a public video link or type keywords, then press Search.
- Open Preview and switch to the Subtitles/CC tab.
- Pick the language/track (original or auto-generated if listed).
- Choose format: SRT (most editors), VTT (web players), or TXT (plain text).
- Enable/disable timestamps, then click Download.
Editing in Premiere/Resolve? Choose SRT. For HTML5 players, use VTT. For summaries/AI prompts, export TXT.
What you can convert
- YouTube — multiple languages & auto-captions (when provided). Combine with YouTube to MP3 for podcast-style notes.
- Vimeo — many creators upload caption files. Pair with MP4 exports for offline review.
- Facebook — public videos with captions. If you only need audio, try audio-only modes.
- Instagram Reels — captions when exposed by the source. See Reels Downloader.
- TikTok — auto-captions on many clips (availability varies). For clean clips, check No Watermark.
Private, paywalled, or DRM-protected items are not supported. Burned-in (hard) captions cannot be extracted as SRT/VTT.
Why choose MP3stack?
- Multi-format — export SRT, VTT, or TXT.
- Language picker — original or auto tracks (when available).
- Timestamps toggle — keep or remove timecodes.
- SEO & translation friendly — pair TXT/SRT with metadata and batch tools.
- Fast & lightweight — mobile-first UI, no app/login.
Quick Start Guide
- Paste the link → Preview → Subtitles tab.
- Pick language/track and format (SRT/VTT/TXT).
- Toggle timestamps → Download.
For translation pipelines, export SRT, translate in your subtitle editor or CAT tool, then mux with video via Merge Audio & Video.
Features & Benefits
- UTF-8 encoding — safe for global languages.
- Line length & breaks — reasonable defaults; fine-tune in your subtitle app.
- Metadata — include video title in file name when available.
- TXT cleanup — remove timestamps for summaries or AI prompts.
Use Cases
- Editing — import SRT/VTT into your NLE; align with audio from YouTube to MP3.
- Accessibility — create readable transcripts (TXT) for internal sharing.
- Study & note-taking — search dialogue/lectures; combine with Lecture to MP3.
- Localization — base SRT for translations; remux via remux.
Device & Browser Guide
Android: Use Chrome; files save to Files → Downloads.
iPhone / iPad: Use Safari; Files app → Downloads.
Windows / Mac: Chrome/Firefox recommended; Downloads folder.
Smart TV / Tablets: Preview works; some TV browsers limit saving.
Quality & Storage Planner
| Format | Quality | Avg Size (4 min) | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRT | ~50–200 KB / 10 min | Widely supported; precise timestamps | Premiere/Resolve/Aegisub |
| VTT | ~50–200 KB / 10 min | Web/HTML5 players; styling | Web playback/CMS |
| TXT | ~30–150 KB / 10 min | Plain text; no timestamps | Summaries/AI prompts |
Popular searches
FAQ
Do you support auto-generated captions?
Can you extract burned-in (hard) subtitles?
How do I get a transcript without timestamps?
Are all languages available?
Can I translate subtitles?
Is it legal and safe?
Troubleshooting
- No subtitles listed: the video likely has no exposed caption tracks, or is private/restricted.
- Out-of-sync lines: re-download another track (e.g., non-auto) or adjust in a subtitle editor.
- Garbled characters: ensure your editor reads UTF-8.
- Download didn’t start: allow pop-ups; click the final Download.
Copyright & compliance
All trademarks & logos belong to their owners. MP3stack does not permanently store files; items are generated on demand from public sources.
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Use it only for content you own rights to or that is free-licensed.