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Subtitle converter: SRT, VTT, SBV, TXT

Paste or drop a subtitle file and convert it to SRT, WebVTT, YouTube’s SBV, or a plain transcript without timings.

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SRT ↔ VTT ↔ SBV
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Every edit I deliver comes with chapters, captions and a description ready to paste.

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How to use the subtitle converter (SRT, VTT, SBV, TXT)

  1. Add your subtitlesDrop a file or paste the text.
  2. Pick the formatSRT for most editors, VTT for the web, SBV for YouTube, Text for a transcript.
  3. Download or copyThe converted file keeps every timing.

Questions

Which subtitle format does YouTube accept?

YouTube accepts SRT, VTT and SBV, among others. SRT is the most widely supported.

What is the difference between SRT and VTT?

They hold the same thing. VTT starts with a WEBVTT line and uses a dot before the milliseconds; it is the web standard for HTML video.

Are my subtitles uploaded?

No. The conversion happens in your browser.

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