Drag and Drop SRT file here
or click to select a .srt fileOr type/paste SRT content below:
Conversion Options
Add WEBVTT Header
Add WEBVTT header to the output
Fix Timestamps
Convert timestamps to VTT format (HH:MM:SS.mmm)
Remove Position Info
Remove SRT positioning information
Remove Index Numbers
Remove SRT index numbers
Note: This tool converts SubRip (.srt) files to WebVTT (.vtt) format. Some SRT features like advanced positioning may not be fully supported in VTT format.
About This SRT to VTT Converter
This tool converts SubRip (SRT) subtitle files to WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks) format. It handles the main differences between the formats including timestamp formatting, header addition, and basic text conversion.
How to Use This Tool
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Step 1: Input your SRT content using either:
- Drag and drop a .srt file
- Click to browse and select a file
- Type or paste SRT content directly into the text box
- Step 2: Select your desired conversion options
- Step 3: Click "Convert to VTT" to process your file
- Step 4: Review your converted VTT in the output box
- Step 5: Use the results by copying or downloading
Conversion Options Explained:
- Add WEBVTT Header: Adds the WEBVTT header line to the output (enabled by default)
- Fix Timestamps: Converts SRT timestamps (HH:MM:SS,mmm) to VTT format (HH:MM:SS.mmm)
- Remove Position Info: Removes SRT positioning information (X1:X2:Y1:Y2)
- Remove Index Numbers: Removes SRT index numbers (enabled by default)
Example Conversion:
SRT Input: 1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Hello world! 2 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:08,000 This is a test VTT Output: WEBVTT 00:00:01.000 --> 00:00:04.000 Hello world! 00:00:05.000 --> 00:00:08.000 This is a test
Format Differences
| Feature | SRT Format | VTT Format |
|---|---|---|
| Header | No header | WEBVTT header required |
| Timestamp Format | HH:MM:SS,mmm | HH:MM:SS.mmm |
| Index Numbers | Required | Optional |
| Styling | Basic HTML tags | CSS-like styling <c> tags |
| Positioning | Basic: X1:X2:Y1:Y2 | Advanced: align, position |
| Browser Support | Universal, older players | Modern HTML5 browsers |