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The tool retrieves available captions from a YouTube video and exports them in SRT or VTT format. It supports selecting a target language, cropping to a time range, and preserving time stamps. Conceptually, it treats each caption track as a structured sequence of time-stamped text lines and converts that sequence into a widely compatible subtitle file. This enables editors to translate content, researchers to index dialogue, and accessibility teams to provide transcripts. Unique value comes from automatic track selection by language preference, native handling of timestamp formats, and optional translation to the requested language. Core features include supported formats (SRT, VTT), range-based extraction, and UTF-8 encoding for multilingual subtitles. Common use cases include preparing localized video versions, SEO analysis through transcript text, and archiving captions for compliance. The tool is designed for content teams, studios, and freelancers who need reliable, reproducible exports without manual transcription. Use cases extend to QA workflows where subtitle timing is validated against video duration, or when exporting for closed captions platforms.