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How to convert vtt to srt file

Converting a VTT (Web Video Text Tracks) file to an SRT (SubRip Subtitle) file involves changing the format of the subtitle file. VTT files are commonly used with HTML5 video on websites, whereas SRT files are widely used in video playback applications.

Here's how you can convert a VTT file to an SRT file on different platforms:

Windows PC

  1. Subtitle Edit: A free tool that supports conversion between different subtitle formats. Open the VTT file in Subtitle Edit, then save it as an SRT file.
  2. Aegisub: Another powerful subtitle editing tool. Load your VTT file and export it as SRT.

Mac

  1. Aegisub: This tool is also available for Mac and functions similarly to the Windows version.
  2. Subs Factory: A user-friendly subtitle editing app that can convert VTT to SRT.

iOS

  1. Subtitle Writer: An app on the App Store that allows editing and converting subtitle files.
  2. The Subtitle Converter: Another iOS app that can convert various subtitle formats, including VTT to SRT.

Android

  1. Subtitle Converter: This app supports various subtitle formats for conversion.
  2. GMT Subtitles: Besides conversion, it allows for editing and synchronization of subtitles.

Linux

  1. Gaupol: An editor for text-based subtitle files that supports converting between different formats.
  2. Subtitle Editor: Another Linux tool that can convert VTT files to SRT.

Manual vtt to srt conversion using a text editor

  1. Open the VTT File: Use a text editor like Notepad (Windows), TextEdit (Mac), or any other plain text editor.
  2. Edit the File:
    • Remove the "WEBVTT" header at the top of the file.
    • Look for any metadata (like positioning information) that appears after the timecodes and remove it. VTT files may contain extra data not supported by the SRT format.
  3. Save as SRT: Click File > Save As, change the file extension from .vtt to .srt, and select UTF-8 as the encoding format.

Last, check the synchronization of subtitles with the video after conversion, as there might be slight timing differences between formats.

VTT vs SRT: format comparison

How the VTT and SRT formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.

Comparison of the VTT and SRT file formats
Property .VTT WebVTT .SRT SubRip Subtitle
Text styling Basic Basic
On-screen positioning Yes Yes
Timing precision Milliseconds Milliseconds
Storage Embedded in the file Embedded in the file
Player support Wide Wide
Plain-text readable Yes Yes
Typical file size Very small Very small
Open standard Yes Partly open
Introduced 2010 1997
Developer W3C Unknown / SubRip community
MIME type text/vtt application/x-subrip
Open VTT file Open SRT file

Suggested software and links: vtt to srt converters

Aegisub icon

Aegisub

A tool for creating and modifying subtitles
Gaupol Subtitle Editor icon

Gaupol Subtitle Editor

A subtitle editor
Subtitle Edit icon

Subtitle Edit

An open source free video subtitle editor
Subtitle Editor icon

Subtitle Editor

A software for subtitle editing and preparation

Frequently asked questions

Is the VTT to SRT converter free?

Yes, converting VTT to SRT on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required.

How large can my VTT file be?

You can upload VTT files up to 100 MB and convert up to 100 files at once in a single batch.

What happens to my uploaded files?

Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.

Do I need to install any software to convert VTT to SRT?

No. The VTT to SRT conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

Did the conversion fail?

In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid VTT file for this VTT to SRT conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.

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