How to Download TikTok Captions as SRT or TXT — Free

Want to save TikTok auto-generated captions as a file? Whether you need an SRT file for video editing or plain text for a blog post, here's how to download TikTok captions for free — no login required.

What Are TikTok Auto Captions?

TikTok automatically generates captions for most videos using speech recognition. These captions appear as on-screen text while the video plays. They're useful for accessibility, silent viewing, and language learning — but TikTok doesn't provide a native way to download them as a file. That's where our tool comes in.

How to Download TikTok Captions (Step by Step)

1. 1

   Copy the TikTok video URL

   Tap Share on the TikTok video and select "Copy Link." Works on the TikTok app or browser.

2. 2

   Visit the TikTok Transcript tool

   Go to facebooktotranscript.com/tiktok-transcript. No account or login needed.

3. 3

   Paste the URL and click Get Transcript

   Paste the link and click "Get Transcript." The tool extracts TikTok's native captions automatically.

4. 4

   Choose your download format

   Once the transcript appears, click the Download button and choose your format: TXT for plain text, SRT for subtitles with timestamps, or VTT for web caption files.

Download Formats Explained

What If TikTok Didn't Generate Captions?

Not every TikTok video has auto-generated captions. If native captions aren't available, select the AI method from the Method dropdown before clicking Get Transcript. This uses OpenAI Whisper to transcribe the audio directly — and you can still download the result as SRT, VTT, or TXT.

AI transcription takes 30-120 seconds depending on video length, but produces a complete timed transcript ready to download.