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Convert SRT to VTT

Turn SRT subtitles into WebVTT captions for HTML5 <track>, web players, and streaming.

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How to convert SRT to VTT

Convert SRT subtitles to WebVTT (.vtt). CutConvert rewrites every cue into the WebVTT format that HTML5 <track> elements and web video players expect. It adds the WEBVTT header and keeps timestamps, line breaks, and text.

  1. Add your SRT files

    Drag your .srt subtitle files onto the drop zone, up to 10 at once, or click to browse.

  2. Convert SRT to VTT

    Press Convert. CutConvert writes a standards-compliant WebVTT file with a WEBVTT header and millisecond timing.

  3. Download your result

    Download the converted file, or one ZIP when you convert a batch.

SRT file and WebVTT, explained

SRT is the most common subtitle format. HTML5 video, through the <track> element, and many web players require WebVTT. WebVTT is a text format nearly identical to SRT. It adds a WEBVTT header and uses a dot instead of a comma in timestamps.

Turn SRT subtitles into WebVTT captions for HTML5 <track>, web players, and streaming. It is free to start, encrypted in transit, and converts a whole batch into one ZIP — sign in when you need large, high-volume jobs.

SRT to VTT FAQ

What's the difference between SRT and VTT?

They are nearly identical text formats. WebVTT adds a WEBVTT header at the top of the file and uses a dot instead of a comma in timestamps. The differences are small, but HTML5 <track> elements and many web players require VTT.

Will my line breaks and cue text be preserved?

Yes. CutConvert keeps the timestamps, line breaks, and text of every cue. It adds the header and writes a standards-compliant WebVTT file with millisecond timing.

Can I convert VTT back to SRT?

Yes. Use the VTT to SRT converter at /vtt/srt. It reads your WebVTT cues and rewrites them as standard SRT.

Can I convert several SRT files at once?

Yes. Drop several files and get one ZIP back. Guests get 5 conversions a month, up to 100 KB per file. A free account has no monthly cap within the free size caps and converts up to 100 files per batch. Pro is $9 a month for 100 conversions of files up to 50 MB.

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Questions, answered

Where are my files processed?

In your browser. The file never leaves your computer, and CutConvert only records that a conversion happened. We never see, store, sell or share your media.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Files up to about an hour of footage convert free on every converter. CapCut projects are free up to 500 KB. Guests get five conversions a month; a free account has no monthly cap within the free size caps. Bigger files are $3 each, or $5 for a project conversion from one program to another. Pro is $9 a month ($90 a year) for files up to 50 MB. Studio is $19 a month ($190 a year) for files up to 500 MB.

What do I get when I convert multiple files?

One ZIP with every converted file. A single file comes back on its own. Press + to add more output formats: they go in the same ZIP, and each file still counts as one conversion.

Which formats are supported?

Projects in: Premiere .prproj, DaVinci Resolve .drp, Avid AAF and bins, Final Cut FCPXML, CapCut drafts and Audition sessions. Projects out: FCP7 XML, FCPXML, Resolve .drp, AAF, CapCut and REAPER, plus CMX 3600 EDL and shot-list CSV. Transitions, markers, titles, keyframes, levels, speed changes and nested sequences carry over wherever the target app can hold them. Captions: SRT, WebVTT, SBV, ASS, TTML, DFXP, iTT, SCC, MCC, EBU-STL, Avid caption TXT, timed CSV, Word and plain text. Transcripts: Whisper, WhisperX, AssemblyAI, Deepgram, Rev.ai and CapCut JSON, Premiere transcript JSON and .prtranscript, and Rev, Otter and Word-style text. Styling, placement and speakers come along where the output supports them.

Can I pick a frame rate?

Yes. For EDL and Avid caption output, choose 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 or 30 fps, or let CutConvert detect it from your source.