Transcript Tools

SRT to WebVTT Converter

Convert SubRip (.srt) subtitle files to WebVTT (.vtt) format for web video players. Converts the timestamp separator (comma → dot), adds the required WEBVTT header, and preserves all cue text.

Text processed locally No audio upload Copy or download result
SRT file content

All processing happens in your browser; transcript text is never uploaded

Features

  • Converts SRT comma timestamps to VTT dot format
  • Adds required WEBVTT header
  • Preserves cue sequence numbers as identifiers
  • Handles multi-line cues correctly
  • Download as .vtt file
  • Browser-only

How to use it

  1. Paste your SRT content or drop a .srt file.
  2. Click Convert.
  3. VTT output appears.
  4. Download the .vtt file.

Use cases

  • Converting SRT files for HTML5 video <track> elements
  • Preparing subtitles for YouTube upload in VTT format
  • Moving subtitle files between platforms that prefer VTT

Limitations

  • SRT formatting tags (<b>, <i>, <u>) are preserved but VTT-specific styling syntax is not added.
Questions & answers

Frequently asked

Is conversion lossless?

Yes. SRT and VTT carry the same information. Only the timestamp format and header change.