The easiest way to download YouTube subtitles and captions?

Using PowerShell to download YouTube subtitles on a Windows computer is possible, but it requires some technical setup and the use of third-party tools or scripts. It's a more advanced method compared to using online services like other tools. Here’s an overview of what you need to know:

Using PowerShell to Download YouTube Subtitles

1. Prerequisites
YouTube--D1L or yt--dlq: These are command-line tools that allow you to download videos, audio, and subtitles from YouTube and other sites.
PowerShell: Your Windows PC already has PowerShell installed.
Python (optional): Some tools depend on Python, but yt--dlq is a standalone executable.

2. Installing yt--dlq
yt--dlq is a fork of youtube--d1 with more features and better support.
Download the yt--dlq executable:
Download the yt--dlq.exe file.
Save it to a folder, e.g., C:\Tools\yt--dlq.exe.

3. Using PowerShell to download subtitles
You can run yt--dlq commands directly from PowerShell.

Example command:

& "C:\Tools\yt--dlq.exe" --write-subs --sub-lang en --skip-download --output "subtitle.%(ext)s" "https://youtube,com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID"

4. Benefits of this method
Free and scriptable: Automate multiple downloads.
Customizable: Choose specific languages, formats.
Offline access: Save subtitles locally.