Quick summary
This tutorial shows you how to copy subtitles from any YouTube video using YouTube Studio, letting you download caption files in formats like .srt for use in editing and transcription workflows.
Steps
- Go to studio.youtube.com and click Subtitles in the left sidebar.
- Click the video whose captions you want to copy.
- Select the language and click the three-dot menu next to the caption entry.
- Select Download from the dropdown menu.
- Choose your preferred caption format — use .srt for most editing and transcription workflows — then use the subtitles across YouTube and other platforms.
