Extract YouTube Captions & Transcripts
Download captions and full transcripts from any YouTube video. AskVideo extracts professional-grade captions with proper punctuation, speaker handling, and multiple export formats — ready to download in SRT, VTT, CSV, or TXT.
Download YouTube Transcripts
- SRT — Standard subtitle format for video editors
- VTT — Web-native format for HTML5 video players
- CSV — Spreadsheet-friendly format for data analysis
- TXT — Plain text for reading, notes, and search
Why AskVideo Captions Are Better
- Significantly more accurate than YouTube auto-captions
- Proper punctuation and capitalization
- Multi-speaker handling
- Technical terminology preserved correctly
- Clean formatting ready for professional use
Use Cases
- Content creators repurposing video into blog posts
- Researchers documenting interview transcripts
- Students creating study materials from lectures
- Accessibility teams adding captions to content
- Journalists referencing exact quotes with timestamps
Frequently Asked Questions
What formats can I download YouTube transcripts in?
AskVideo supports downloading YouTube transcripts in SRT (subtitles), VTT (web video), CSV (spreadsheets), and TXT (plain text) formats.
Are AskVideo captions more accurate than YouTube auto-captions?
Yes. AskVideo extracts captions with proper punctuation, capitalization, multi-speaker handling, and correctly preserved technical terminology — significantly more accurate than YouTube auto-generated captions.
How do I download captions from a YouTube video?
Open AskVideo in ChatGPT, paste the YouTube video link, and ask to extract captions. You can then download the transcript in your preferred format (SRT, VTT, CSV, or TXT).
Can I extract captions from any YouTube video?
AskVideo can extract captions from any YouTube video that has captions available — including both manually uploaded and auto-generated subtitles.
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