How to Get & Download
Apple TV+ Subtitles (2026)
Turn on captions on any device, then export Apple TV+ subtitle tracks as SRT, VTT or TXT for offline use, language learning, or media archiving.
Quick answer: Apple TV+ has no built-in subtitle download button. To save subtitles, open a title on the web player at tv.apple.com, turn on captions, then use a browser extension like Subtitle Downloader to capture the track and export it as SRT, VTT or TXT.
Part 1 — How to Turn On Subtitles on Apple TV+
Before you can download a track, captions must be visible in the player. Here is how to enable them on each device.
| Device | How to enable subtitles |
|---|---|
| Web (tv.apple.com) | Start playback, hover the player, click the speech-bubble icon, then pick a language. |
| Apple TV box | Swipe down on the Siri Remote, open the Subtitles tab, choose a language. |
| iPhone / iPad | Tap the screen during playback, tap the speech-bubble icon, select a subtitle language. |
| Smart TV / Roku | Press up/down on the remote during playback to reveal the options bar, then open Subtitles. |
Note: subtitle languages are per-title. If a language is missing, that show or movie simply does not offer it.
Part 2 — How to Download Apple TV+ Subtitles as SRT
Install the Extension
Add Subtitle Downloader to Chrome, Edge or Firefox and pin the icon to your toolbar. No account or sign-in is needed to capture a basic track.
Play a Title on the Web Player
Open tv.apple.com in your browser and start the movie or episode. You must enable subtitles in the player (Part 1) so the extension can see the track metadata.
Capture and Choose a Format
Click the Subtitle Downloader icon. Every detected language appears in a list. Pick a format:
- SRT (SubRip): Best for VLC, Plex, and mobile players.
- VTT (WebVTT): Best for web-based players and HTML5.
- TXT: Best for reading or feeding into translation AI.
Which Subtitle Format Should You Choose?
Apple TV+ subtitles can be exported in several formats. Pick the one that matches what you'll do with them.
| Format | Best for | Keeps timing? |
|---|---|---|
| SRT | VLC, Plex, mobile players, editing | Yes |
| VTT | Web players and HTML5 video | Yes |
| TXT | Reading, study notes, feeding into translation AI | No (text only) |
Why Download Apple TV+ Subtitles?
Language learning
Export the transcript to review vocabulary, build flashcards, or study dialogue line by line after watching.
Offline viewing
Pair an SRT with your own media library so captions are available when you can't stream.
Search & reference
Find a quote, cite a line, or analyze a script — a text transcript is far easier to search than video.
On iPhone or iPad? Subtitle download relies on the browser extension, which runs on desktop. Capture the track on a computer at tv.apple.com, then sync the SRT file to your mobile device.
Troubleshooting
The extension says "No subtitles detected"
Make sure you are on the web player (tv.apple.com), not the desktop app, and that captions are turned on. Refresh and let playback start before clicking.
Why are my Apple TV subtitles in Spanish (or the wrong language)?
Apple TV+ falls back to your account or device language when "Automatic" is set. Open the subtitle menu and pick your language manually, or change it in Settings > General > Apple TV Language.
My language isn't listed
Subtitle availability is decided per title. If a language is not in the player menu, it is not offered for that specific show or movie.
Watching Apple TV+ to Learn a Language?
A heads-up for learners: dubbed Apple TV+ subtitles often do not match the spoken audio, which breaks shadowing practice. Here is why and how to fix it.
Read: Why Subtitles Don't Match the Audio