What does the SRT to text converter remove?

It strips cue indexes, timestamps, HTML tags like , , and , and ASS style override blocks, leaving only the spoken text — one line per subtitle cue.

Does it work with VTT files as well as SRT?

Yes. Both SubRip (.srt) and WebVTT (.vtt) files are supported, including multi-line cues, which are joined into a single line per cue.

Is my subtitle file uploaded to a server?

No. The extraction runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript — your subtitle file never leaves your device, and no account is required.

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SRT to Text Converter

Extract plain text from SRT or VTT subtitle files instantly. Cue numbers, timestamps, and formatting tags are stripped — free, private, and runs entirely in your browser.

Drop your .srt or .vtt file here

or click to browse. SRT and VTT files supported.

When to use this tool

Turn subtitles into a clean transcript for blog posts, captions, or show notes.
Strip timestamps and styling tags before feeding dialogue to translation or AI tools.
Get a readable script from any SRT or VTT file without installing software.

FAQs

Cue numbers, timestamps, HTML tags like <i> and <font>, and ASS style blocks are all removed — only the spoken text remains, one line per cue.
Your file never leaves your browser. All processing happens locally.
Both SRT and WebVTT files are supported; multi-line cues are joined into a single line.