Yt-dlp Download [updated] Subtitles Only Guide

Many sites serve subtitles in complex formats like .json or .vtt . If you need the classic .srt format for your media player, use the --convert-subs flag (requires FFmpeg).

yt-dlp --skip-download --write-auto-subs "URL" yt-dlp download subtitles only

By default, yt-dlp tries to grab the best video and audio available. To tell it to ignore the media and only grab the subtitle file, use the --skip-download and --write-subs flags. yt-dlp --skip-download --write-subs "URL" Use code with caution. Many sites serve subtitles in complex formats like

: Tells yt-dlp not to download the video file. --write-subs : Tells yt-dlp to download the subtitle file. Diving Deeper: Auto-Generated vs. Manual Subs yt-dlp download subtitles only