Browser extension
Download Subtitles Right on the Video
One click on the player saves the subtitle as SRT, VTT or TXT. Translate to 100+ languages, read the full transcript, and watch with dual subtitles - no copy-pasting URLs.
Add DownSub to Chrome - FreeFree · No account required · Works on Chrome, Edge and other Chromium browsers
How it works
Install the extension
Add DownSub to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store - it takes a few seconds and no signup.
Open any video
A Download button appears right on the page, next to the player controls, on every supported site.
Save or translate the subtitle
Pick a language and format (SRT, VTT, TXT) - or translate it and show it directly on the video.
Download subtitles from all these sites
The extension puts the download button directly on each video page:
YouTube
Download YouTube subtitles and transcripts - every caption track plus auto-translations into 100+ languages, and AI subtitles for videos with no captions.
Netflix
Netflix subtitle downloader - save every subtitle and closed-caption track of any show or movie as SRT while you watch. Only available with the extension.
Viki
Download Viki subtitles in every fan-translated language on each episode - perfect for K-drama and C-drama fans.
iQIYI (iq.com)
iQIYI subtitle downloader for iq.com - grab every official subtitle language of your favorite Asian dramas and shows.
WeTV
Save WeTV (Tencent Video) subtitles in every official language, straight from the player.
Bilibili
Bilibili subtitle downloader - official CC and AI-generated captions on videos and bangumi, multi-part videos included.
Bstation (bilibili.tv)
Download Bstation (bilibili.tv) subtitles on anime and shows in every official language. Only available with the extension.
What you get
Free
- •Subtitles as SRT, VTT, plain text or text with timestamps
- •Full transcript panel with click-to-seek timestamps and search
- •Dual subtitles - two languages on the player at once
- •Subtitle translation to 100+ languages
- •Clean filenames and removal of [Music]-style tags
Pro (with a DownSub account)
- •Auto-download the subtitle of every video you open
- •AI summary of any video with timestamps, in your language
- •Higher-quality AI subtitle translation
- •Show translated subtitles directly on the video player
- •AI-generated subtitles for videos without captions
Frequently asked questions
How do I download subtitles from Netflix?
Install the DownSub extension, open the show on Netflix and start playback once. The Download button in the player lets you save every subtitle and CC track as SRT, VTT or TXT.
Does it work on Bilibili and Bstation?
Yes. On bilibili.com you get official CC and AI captions (sign in to Bilibili once); on bilibili.tv (Bstation) you get every official subtitle language on anime and shows.
Is the extension free?
Yes - downloading, transcripts, translation and dual subtitles are free with no account. Pro features like AI summary and auto-download need a DownSub account.
What subtitle formats can I save?
SRT, VTT, plain text, and text with timestamps. The file is named after the video title and language automatically.
Can I translate the subtitles?
Yes - translate any track to 100+ languages, and even show the translation (or two languages at once) directly on the video while you watch.
Do I need a DownSub account?
No account is needed for downloading and translating. An account is only required for Pro features such as AI summaries, AI transcription and auto-download.