Export format
YouTube transcript to WebVTT
The web-native subtitle format, for HTML5 players and browser captions.
Export to WebVTTHow it works
- Paste any YouTube video, playlist, or channel URL.
- Pick WebVTT as the export format.
- Download one file per video (.vtt) or a single combined document.
Who this format is for
Mostly web developers. If you need something else, every other format is one click away — you never have to re-extract, because transcripts are cached in your library and can be exported again in any format.
Other formats
Questions
Can I convert a whole playlist to WebVTT at once?
Yes. Paste a playlist or channel URL and every video is exported in that format, either as a ZIP of individual files or as one combined document.
Is it free?
Extracting and exporting is free to use. There is no account required.
What exactly is in the WebVTT file?
The web-native subtitle format, for HTML5 players and browser captions.