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Subtitle to Plain Text

Upload SRT, WebVTT, or ASS/SSA subtitles and extract dialogue as plain text — no timestamps, no markup. Processing stays in your browser.

Upload subtitle file
Supported: .srt, .vtt, .ass, .ssa (UTF-8). Drag and drop or choose a file.
Upload a subtitle file to preview extracted text and download or copy it.

Extract plain text from subtitle files

Convert SRT, VTT, ASS, or SSA subtitles into clean transcript text for summaries, captions, study notes, blog drafts, or scripts.

Instant extraction

Parse your file locally in milliseconds. No queues, no server uploads, and no account required.

SRT, VTT, ASS, and SSA

Drop an SRT, WebVTT, ASS, or SSA file. Detection follows the extension and file header for reliable parsing.

Clean dialogue only

Timestamps and cue numbers are removed. ASS styling tags are stripped so you get readable transcript text.

Copy or download

Preview the full transcript, copy it with one click, or save a UTF-8 .txt file for notes, scripts, or SEO repurposing.

How to convert subtitles to text

  1. 1

    Upload your subtitle file

    Choose or drag an .srt, .vtt, .ass, or .ssa file encoded in UTF-8.

  2. 2

    Review the transcript preview

    The tool removes cue numbers, timestamps, and styling tags, then shows the combined plain text.

  3. 3

    Copy or download

    Use Copy for the clipboard or Download .txt to save a clean transcript file.

Subtitle to text examples, transcript cleanup, and reuse ideas

Extract plain text from subtitle files when you need a transcript, study notes, quotes, search material, or a script draft without timestamps.

Example input and output

Subtitle input
1 00:00:02,400 --> 00:00:05,100 Welcome to the lesson.
Text output
Welcome to the lesson.

Best for

Transcript drafts

Create readable text from SRT, VTT, or ASS without copying cue by cue.

Content repurposing

Turn captions into notes, article drafts, quotes, or summaries.

Language study

Extract dialogue for vocabulary review, translation practice, or reading exercises.

Common file issues handled

Cue numbers removed

SRT cue indexes are stripped from the text output.

Timestamps removed

Timing lines are not included, leaving only readable dialogue.

ASS tag cleanup

Override tags and style codes are removed from ASS files.

Line breaks preserved

Multi-line cue text keeps its useful internal line breaks.

Frequently asked questions

How is the plain text built from cues?
Each subtitle cue contributes its text in file order. Cues are separated by a blank line. If a cue has multiple lines, those line breaks are kept inside that cue.
Will ASS karaoke or style codes appear in the output?
No. Override blocks like {\an8} or {\b1} are removed, and ASS line breaks become normal newlines. You get the spoken text only.
Does my file get uploaded?
No. Parsing and text extraction happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your file never leaves your device.
Can I use this for VTT files without a .vtt extension?
If the content starts with a WEBVTT header, the tool treats it as WebVTT. Otherwise, use a .vtt or .srt extension for the most reliable auto-detection.