Can I use only the YouTube URL?
Yes, you can start directly with the URL. Depending on your workflow and rights, you can also upload a local copy of the video—subtitle tools work the same either way.
YOUTUBE TO SRT · ONLINE CONVERTER
YouTube to SRT Subtitle Converter
Convert any YouTube video into a clean SRT or ASS subtitle file. Paste the link or upload the video, polish everything in the visual editor, and export the formats you actually need.
- 🔗Start with a YouTube URL or a local file
- 📄Export SRT / ASS or a burned-in MP4
- 🌍Ready for translation and localization
✅ Hosted in the EU · GDPR-friendly
🎬 Optimized for YouTube, Shorts, and course videos
🧠 AI subtitles with full manual control
Subtitles extracted from a YouTube video
00:00:02
"Welcome back
to the channel"
"Welcome back
to the channel"
00:00:05
"Today we break down
the workflow"
"Today we break down
the workflow"
00:00:09
"Download everything
as a clean SRT file"
"Download everything
as a clean SRT file"
Extract subtitles from YouTube, clean them up, and reuse them anywhere.
Export SRT, ASS, or a video with burned-in subs.
Why convert YouTube videos to SRT?
SRT is the most widely supported subtitle format on the web. Once your YouTube subtitles are in SRT, you can reuse them across platforms, translate them, and restyle them—without starting from scratch.
📤 Reuse subtitles on other platforms
Repurpose subtitles from a YouTube video for Vimeo, course platforms, social media, or your own website—independent of the YouTube player.
🌍 Translate for new audiences
Once your captions are available as SRT, you can translate them into multiple languages with AI and manage all versions in one subtitle editor.
🎨 Edit, style, and burn in
Fix timing, shorten long lines, and apply consistent styles before exporting videos with burned-in subtitles or ASS files with advanced styling.
How to convert a YouTube video to SRT with Subvideo.ai
Start with a YouTube URL or a downloaded copy of the video. The Studio gives you a clean, editable SRT file—not just a raw export you still have to fix manually.
1. Paste the YouTube URL or upload your video
Paste the YouTube link into the Studio input or upload the video file if you already downloaded it. Subvideo.ai prepares the audio for transcription and subtitle extraction.
2. Generate or import subtitles
If the YouTube video already has subtitles, you can import them for cleanup. If not, Subvideo.ai generates fresh subtitles from the audio track using AI.
3. Clean up timing and text
Use the subtitle editor to fix typos, shorten long lines, and fine-tune timing so each line stays readable—especially for fast-paced YouTube videos or Shorts.
4. Export SRT, ASS, or a video with subtitles
When everything looks good, export SRT for maximum compatibility, ASS for advanced styling, or go one step further and burn subtitles directly into a new MP4.
Try it with your YouTube video or SRT file
Upload a video or a subtitle file, let AI generate and clean up subtitles, and you will be redirected to the editor automatically once processing is complete.
Hosted in the EU – GDPR-compliant 
Secure 256-bit encryption 
No account needed to start Where YouTube-to-SRT conversion pays off most
Downloading subtitles is often just the first step. Subvideo.ai helps you turn YouTube captions into a real workflow for repurposing, localization, and accessibility.
📚 Turn videos into course content
Transform a YouTube playlist into structured course material with clean subtitles, transcripts, and downloadable resources on your own platform.
📝 Create transcripts & blog posts
Use SRT subtitles as a foundation for transcripts, blog posts, or newsletter content—without starting from zero.
🌐 Localize your video back catalog
Export SRT from existing YouTube videos, translate the subtitles, and relaunch your best content in new languages—without re-recording everything.
Features built for YouTube subtitle workflows
More than just “download SRT”—Subvideo.ai is a complete subtitle studio for YouTube content, from AI generation and cleanup to translation and export.
AI subtitle generation
Generate subtitles even if the original YouTube video has no captions at all.
Import existing subtitles
Clean up subtitles from YouTube, fix formatting and timing issues, and standardize your style.
Translation & localization
Translate subtitles directly in the editor into multiple languages and keep all versions neatly in sync.
Flexible exports
Export SRT / ASS for platforms and LMS—or an MP4 with burned-in subtitles when you need a final file that just works.
FAQ: YouTube to SRT subtitles
A few quick answers so you know how links, formats, and privacy work before you paste your first YouTube URL.
Does it work without existing subtitles?
Absolutely. Subvideo.ai uses AI speech recognition to generate subtitles from the audio track, even if YouTube provides no captions.
Which subtitle formats can I export?
You can export SRT for maximum compatibility, ASS for advanced styling, and optionally a video with burned-in subtitles if you need a final MP4.
Can I translate the subtitles afterwards?
Yes. Once your subtitles are in the editor, you can translate them into multiple languages and export different versions for different regions.
Are my files stored permanently?
No. Files are stored only for processing and a short retention period so you can review and download results. After that, they are automatically removed from EU servers—according to your privacy settings.
Convert YouTube videos into clean SRT subtitles
Paste a link, generate or import subtitles, clean everything up, and export SRT, ASS, or a video with burned-in subtitles—inside a browser-based studio built for YouTube workflows.
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