How to Download YouTube Video with Subtitles

When it comes to video collection, nothing can beat YouTube. This online video streaming site has a collection of videos in all genres and languages. Several videos on YouTube come along with subtitles that improve the accessibility of the videos and also help in improving your language skills. So if you want to download these YouTube videos along with subtitles, you are reading on the right page as we are here to help you with the best solutions to download YouTube videos with subtitles.

• Part 1. Best Way to Save YouTube Video with Subtitles
• Part 2. 3 Popular Free Ways to Get Subtitles on YouTube
• Part 3. How to Add Subtitle to Video/Movie (Optional)

Part 1. Best Way to Save YouTube Video with Subtitles

If you are looking for a simple yet effective tool to download YouTube subtitles along with the video, Wondershare UniConverter is just the apt choice. This professional software is compatible with Windows and Mac system and allows downloading as well as recording videos from YouTube and other popular sites. The videos can be downloaded in an array of popular formats. YouTube playlist download is also supported by the program.

How to Record YouTube Video with Subtitles

The following are the detailed instructions on how to download YouTube videos with subtitles using Wondershare UniConverter recording function.

Step 1 Open YouTube video to be downloaded and enable its subtitle option

On your system browser open the YouTube video that you want to download. At the bottom of the video player click on the CC icon to enable the subtitle option.

Step 2 Launch Wondershare UniConverter and choose the record function

Run the software on your system and then from the Screen Recorder tab click on the button.

Step 3 Adjust the recording frame

A pop-up screen recorder will appear that you can use to adjust the frame for recording the desired YouTube video. You can pinch and edge the frames or enter the exact size of the recording area. To move the entire frame, drag the cross icon in the middle.

Other settings like record timer, frame rate, shortcut, and others can be adjusted by expanding the drop-down button.

Step 4 Record YouTube Video with subtitle

After the frame is set, click the red REC button. With 5 seconds countdown, the program will start recording your YouTube video along with the subtitles.

Step 5 Stop recording and save the video with CC

To stop the recording, click on the red Stop button.

The recorded video will appear at your software interface.

Part 2. 3 Popular Free Ways to Get Subtitles on YouTube

If you are looking for options on how to get subtitles on YouTube for free, a decent number of tools are available. Listed below are the three popularly used programs that facilitate downloading YouTube subtitles.

1. Downsub

This online program needs no software download or installation and allows downloading YouTube video subtitles in SRT format. Subtitle download from various sites like Facebook, VIU, Viki, and other sites is also supported. The interface is simple and the download process is fast. Option for downloading videos in several languages is available.

Steps on how to download subtitles from YouTube:

Step 1: Open the YouTube video for which you want to download the subtitles and copy its link

Step 2: Run https://downsub.com/ on your PC browser and paste the copied link at the provided box and click on the Download button.

Step 3: The program interface will show the available language options to download the subtitles. Hit on the Download button next to the desired language, and the program will start downloading the subtitles and the file will save automatically to your PC in SRT format.

2. Savesubs

Subtitles for YouTube videos can be downloaded in TXX and SRT format using this online and free tool. In addition to YouTube, subtitle download from Vimeo, Facebook, Dailymotion, and other sites are also supported by the program. Option for translation of subtitles to several languages is also supported.

Steps on how to download YouTube subtitles using Savesubs:

Step 1: Copy the YouTube link for which you want to download the subtitles

Step 2: Run https://savesubs.com/ on the browser window. Paste the copied link at the box provided on the program interface and click on the Extract & Download button

Step 3: The tool will show the available options for downloading the file in SRT or TXT format. Click on the Download Now button next to the desired option, and the subtitles will be downloaded to your PC.

3. LilSUBS Subtitle Downloader

Video subtitles from YouTube, Instagram, Viki, and other sites can be downloaded in a simple manner using this online subtitle downloader. The program is compatible with the Windows system and allows downloading subtitles in several languages in SRT format.

Steps on how to download subtitles from YouTube videos in SRT format using Lilsubs:

Step 1: Open the YouTube video on your browser and copy its link.

Step 2: Launch http://www.lilsubs.com/ on the browser window and paste the link at the textbox. Click on the Download button.

Step 3: The program will fetch all the available options of subtitles for the particular link in a different language. Click on the desired language button, and the subtitle will be downloaded in that language in SRT format to your PC.

Part 3. How to Add Subtitle to Video/Movie (Optional)

If you have extracted subtitles from videos or have them locally, you can add them to your desired video or a movie file using professional software like Wondershare Uniconverter. The software supports a complete editing suite that supports several functions including adding external subtitles. Subtitles to videos in an array of formats like MP4, MOV, and others can be added and quickly. The software is available for Windows and Mac systems.

How to Add Subtitle to Video/Movie Using Wondershare UniConverter

Now let's move on to learn how Wondershare UniConverter adds subtitle to YouTube video in detailed steps.

Step 1 Add video to Wondershare subtitle tool

Open the installed Wondershare Software on your PC and click on the + Add Files button to browse and load the video. Under the added video thumbnail, the editing icon is present. Click on the Crop or Effect icon that will open a new window from where you choose the Subtitle tab.

Step 2 Add subtitle and adjust other settings

Clicking on the … button will allow you to add the local subtitle file. Also, select the subtitle font, size, type, transparency, position, and other features of the subtitle. Clicking on the OK button will confirm the changes. The Reset button will revert the original settings of the file.

Step 3 Choose the target format and start saving YouTube video with subtitles

From Convert all files to: tab, choose the desired target format from the Video tab. At the Output tab, select the desktop location to save the processed file. Finally, click on the Convert All button to start converting and adding the subtitle to the video. The Converted tab will show the processed files on your software interface.

For your queries on how to download video with subtitles from YouTube, the above listed are the best solutions. Wondershare UniConverter further allows adding the subtitles to your videos in a hassle-free manner.