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Updated 2026-01-11

7 Best SRT File Generators for YouTube (2026)

Create subtitle files with ease

SRT files are the standard format for video subtitles. These tools make it easy to generate SRT files from YouTube videos for use in editors or re-uploading.

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Key Takeaways

  • NoteLM offers free YouTube SRT generation
  • SRT is compatible with all video editors
  • Timestamps are essential for accuracy

How We Evaluated

1SRT format support
2Timestamp accuracy
3Ease of use
4Export options
5Price

Top 7 Tools Compared

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

🏆 Our Top Pick for 2026

Free SRT export from YouTube videos.

4.8
Free

Pros

  • Free SRT export
  • Accurate timestamps
  • Instant

⚠️ Cons

  • YouTube only

Best for: Quick SRT generation

#2

Multi-platform subtitle downloader.

4.2
Free

Pros

  • Multiple formats
  • Many platforms

⚠️ Cons

  • Ads

Best for: Multi-platform

#3

Professional SRT generation.

4.1
€0.20/min

Pros

  • High accuracy
  • Translation

⚠️ Cons

  • Paid only

Best for: Professional use

#4

Video editor with SRT generation.

4.0
$16/mo

Pros

  • Full editor
  • Auto-generate

⚠️ Cons

  • Expensive

Best for: Video editing

#5

Online video editor with subtitles.

3.9
$24/mo

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Styling options

⚠️ Cons

  • Watermark on free

Best for: Styled subtitles

#6

Free desktop SRT editor.

4.0
Free

Pros

  • Completely free
  • Advanced features

⚠️ Cons

  • Desktop only

Best for: Power users

#7

Social media subtitle generator.

3.8
$16/mo

Pros

  • Social optimized
  • Auto-captions

⚠️ Cons

  • Limited free

Best for: Social media

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about these tools answered

Use NoteLM's free transcript generator - paste the YouTube URL, then export as SRT format with timestamps.

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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