YouTube media downloader
YouTube Subtitle Downloader
Use this page to check whether a public YouTube video exposes subtitle or caption tracks. When available, MediDown can offer VTT or SRT-style downloads for easier editing and review.
YouTube guide
YouTube downloader details
Use MediDown as a YouTube video downloader, YouTube Shorts downloader, YouTube audio downloader, YouTube to MP3 helper, YouTube thumbnail downloader HD, and YouTube subtitle downloader for public or user-authorized links.
Best for
- Long-form public videos
- YouTube Shorts
- Audio extraction for owned content
- Thumbnail checks and downloads
- Subtitle review when tracks are exposed
Supported YouTube links
- youtube.com/watch links
- youtu.be short links
- youtube.com/shorts links
- embed links when a video ID is visible
Download options
- Recommended video with audio
- Exact video-only streams
- Audio-only formats
- Thumbnail images
- Subtitle tracks when available
Helpful notes
- Use the recommended download first when you need normal playback with sound.
- Choose exact formats only when you understand whether the stream includes audio.
- If max resolution thumbnails are missing, use the best available thumbnail size.
Allowed use examples
- Backing up your own uploaded videos
- Saving thumbnails or captions for your own channel
- Classroom or research review when permitted
- Editing creator-owned clips with permission
What common errors mean
- Video-only means the selected stream has no audio track.
- No subtitles means the video does not expose public caption tracks.
- Quality missing means the original upload or public response does not provide that resolution.
Caption export workflow
Subtitles are useful for editing, accessibility review, and translation notes when you have permission to use the source.
Language availability
MediDown can only show languages and file formats that the source exposes.
How to use YouTube Subtitle Downloader
- Copy the public or user-authorized media link from the source platform.
- Paste the link into the MediDown tool box on this page.
- Open the downloader, confirm your rights, and preview detected media.
- Choose a recommended download, exact format, image, thumbnail, subtitle, or ZIP option when available.
Supported formats
- VTT subtitles
- SRT captions when prepared
- Available languages
- Auto-generated captions when exposed
Public or user-authorized media only. Private, login-gated, DRM-protected, paid, age-restricted, region-restricted, and policy-restricted content are not supported.
Download in the Best Available Quality
MediDown detects the highest available quality from the original public or user-authorized source. When available, users can download HD, Full HD, 2K, 4K, or 8K video, high-quality audio, original photos, thumbnails, subtitles, and multi-image ZIP files.
Available quality depends on the original upload and what each platform makes publicly available.
Limitations and safe use
MediDown does not promise that every link will work. Platforms can remove media, require login, limit public requests, change page structure, or restrict media access. That is normal for public media tooling, and the downloader is designed to show clear errors instead of implying restricted access is possible.
Public or user-authorized media only. Private, login-gated, DRM-protected, paid, age-restricted, region-restricted, and policy-restricted content are not supported.
Common errors
- Not every video has captions.
- Some caption tracks are auto-generated or unavailable by language.
- Restricted videos are not supported.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download YouTube subtitles as VTT or SRT?
Yes, when the public video exposes caption tracks that MediDown can read.
Why are subtitles missing?
The uploader may not provide captions, or the track may be unavailable publicly.
Does MediDown show the highest available quality?
MediDown detects the highest available quality from the original public or user-authorized source. When available, users can download HD, Full HD, 2K, 4K, or 8K video, high-quality audio, original photos, thumbnails, subtitles, and multi-image ZIP files. Available quality depends on the original upload and what each platform makes publicly available.
Can I use this for private or login-gated content?
Public or user-authorized media only. Private, login-gated, DRM-protected, paid, age-restricted, region-restricted, and policy-restricted content are not supported.
Why are some quality buttons missing?
MediDown only shows active quality choices when matching public or user-authorized formats are available.
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Help & guides
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