Choose a caption track, then inspect the file
This guide helps you accept or reject a subtitle download. Use the YouTube Transcript Download tool for existing public caption tracks; there is no subtitle database or arbitrary movie search here.
1. Confirm the source and language
Read the source title and available caption languages before exporting. After changing a language in the YouTube tool, submit again; it clears the previous result. Different languages are separate existing tracks, not automatic translations by InstaScript. A query failure does not prove captions are absent.
Check: The result belongs to the intended video and selected track.
Continue in the matching tool2. Choose text or timed delivery
Use TXT for reading, Markdown for transcript notes with source information, or SRT for a timed file. For VTT, convert a checked SRT in SRT to VTT. This does not create missing captions, repair words or render a video.
Check: The destination accepts the actual file type you saved.
Continue in the matching tool3. Accept the artifact only after opening it
Compare the first, middle and last passage and verify the cue count and final range. Current YouTube SRT export uses a two-second fallback when a segment duration is missing or zero, so not every end is an original track boundary. Keep the original and check subtitle playback before delivery.
Check: A readable file and correct extension are accompanied by correct content and useful timing.
Continue in the matching toolMore questions and limits
What processing and privacy boundaries apply?
YouTube lookup is server-assisted and successful query responses may cache for one hour. Your browser may contact Google to validate and fetch a selected track. Search and downloads do not create an account history. Following timestamp links contacts YouTube.
Where should I continue?
Open the matching tool and follow its current input requirements. Keep the original, review your result and download it before closing the tab.