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YtReader
Read YouTube subtitles with AI-powered text cleaning
Opens the official F-Droid page
About YtReader
YtReader turns YouTube into a focused reading experience. Search for videos, follow subtitles with synchronized highlighting, and save the parts that matter.
Features
Browse and search YouTube videos
Read subtitles with synchronized word highlighting
AI-powered subtitle text cleaning (OpenAI-compatible API, bring your own key)
Organize videos into collections
Highlight and annotate text
Adjustable font, size, and line height for comfortable reading
Light, dark, and system themes
Home screen widget for quick access to your library
Privacy
No account required
No tracking or analytics
AI features are opt-in and use your own API key
All data stored locally on your device
Source code
YtReader is free and open source software licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. The source code is available on GitHub.
How to install YtReader
- Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
- Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
- If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
- Open YtReader from your app drawer.





