Question 1

Do I need an API key to use Subtitle Downloader?

Accepted Answer

No! Subtitle Downloader works immediately out of the box with zero API keys or logins required. It uses our built-in creator engine. Connecting your personal free Gemini or YouTube API key is 100% optional for dedicated live quotas.

Question 2

Is the Subtitle Downloader free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Subtitle Downloader is completely free to use. No account, subscription, or credit card required.

Question 3

How accurate is the Subtitle Downloader?

Accepted Answer

Our Subtitle Downloader uses the official YouTube Data API v3 for all data fetching, ensuring the most accurate and up-to-date information available.

Question 4

Does the Subtitle Downloader work on mobile?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our tool is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones, tablets, and desktops.

Question 5

How fast does the Subtitle Downloader work?

Accepted Answer

Results are typically returned in 1-3 seconds. We cache results for 1 hour to ensure fast repeat lookups.

Question 6

Is there a rate limit on the Subtitle Downloader?

Accepted Answer

For fair usage, we recommend not exceeding 50 requests per hour. Our tool is intended for research and analysis, not bulk automated scraping.

Captions & Subtitle Downloader (SRT/VTT)

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