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Updated 2026-01-11

7 Best SRT Downloaders for YouTube (2026)

Download subtitles in SRT format

SRT is the universal subtitle format. These tools help you download YouTube subtitles as SRT files for use in video editors or translation.

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Key Takeaways

  • NoteLM offers one-click SRT downloads
  • DownSub supports multiple platforms
  • Desktop tools enable batch downloads

How We Evaluated

1SRT quality
2Ease of use
3Additional formats
4Multi-language
5Price

Top 7 Tools Compared

Ranked by features, pricing, ease of use, and user reviews

🏆 Our Top Pick for 2026

One-click SRT downloads from YouTube.

4.8
Free

Pros

  • Free
  • One-click
  • Chrome extension
  • No ads

⚠️ Cons

  • SRT focus

Best for: Quick SRT downloads

#2

Multi-platform subtitle downloader.

4.3
Free

Pros

  • Multiple platforms
  • Many formats

⚠️ Cons

  • Ads

Best for: Multi-platform

#3

Simple SRT extraction.

4.1
Free

Pros

  • Simple
  • Free

⚠️ Cons

  • Basic features

Best for: Simple needs

#4

YouTubeTranscript.com

Transcript and subtitle downloads.

4.0
Free/Paid

Pros

  • Transcripts too

⚠️ Cons

  • Limited free

Best for: Transcript + subtitle

#5

Desktop app with subtitle support.

4.0
Free/$15

Pros

  • Batch downloads
  • Desktop

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires install

Best for: Batch downloads

#6

Free SRT editor and converter.

4.2
Free

Pros

  • Powerful editor
  • Free

⚠️ Cons

  • Desktop only

Best for: Editing SRTs

#7

Advanced subtitle editor.

4.0
Free

Pros

  • Professional features
  • Free

⚠️ Cons

  • Complex

Best for: Professional editors

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about these tools answered

Use NoteLM's Subtitle Downloader Chrome extension - click the download button on any YouTube video to get an SRT file instantly.

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NoteLM Team

The NoteLM team specializes in AI-powered video summarization and learning tools. We are passionate about making video content more accessible and efficient for learners worldwide.

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Last verified: January 11, 2026