Convert SRT to TXT
Turn an SRT subtitle file into a clean text transcript. The numbers, timestamps and tags are removed and you keep the words. It runs in your browser, so your file never leaves your device.
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How to convert SRT to TXT
To convert SRT to TXT, drop your .srt file into the converter above and click Download .txt. The converter removes the cue numbers, timestamps and formatting tags and puts each subtitle on its own line, so you get a plain transcript. It is free, needs no signup, and your file never leaves your device.
How it works
- Step 1
Add your SRT file
Drop the .srt file onto the box, choose it from your device, or paste its text.
- Step 2
Check the text
The transcript appears on the right, one subtitle per line, with no numbers or timings.
- Step 3
Download the .txt
Download the text file, or copy it straight into a document.
- Step 4
Use it
Paste it into show notes, a blog post, a video description or a document you can search.
What changes when you convert SRT to TXT
- Cue numbers and timestamps are removed.
- Formatting tags like <i> and <font> are removed, so only the words are left.
- Each subtitle becomes one line. A subtitle split over two lines is joined into one.
- The words stay in the same order as the video.
SRT vs TXT
| Detail | SRT | TXT |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | SubRip Subtitle | Plain text |
| First line | A cue number (1) | The first sentence |
| Timing | 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,000 | None |
| Styling | Bold, italic and underline | None |
| Use it for | Video editors, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and most media players | Transcripts, show notes, blog posts and searching what was said |
Want the subtitles on the video itself?
Upload your video and AutoSubtitles writes the subtitles from the speech, then burns them in with styled, animated captions. Free to start, with no account.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert an SRT file to plain text?
Drop the .srt file into the converter at the top of this page. The plain text appears straight away, with no numbers or timestamps. Click Download .txt or Copy.
- How do I remove timestamps from an SRT file?
Converting SRT to TXT removes every timestamp and cue number and leaves only the words. Your original SRT file isn’t changed.
- Is this SRT to TXT converter free?
Yes. It is free with no signup and no limit on how many files you convert.
- Is my subtitle file uploaded anywhere?
No. Your browser reads the file and converts it on your device. Nothing is sent to a server, so it works for private or unreleased work too.
- Can I turn the TXT back into an SRT?
Not from the text alone, because a TXT file has no timings. Keep your original SRT if you need subtitles again.
- I don't have a subtitle file yet. Can you make one?
Yes. Upload your video to AutoSubtitles and it writes the subtitles for you from the speech, with timings. You can fix any word, then burn styled captions into the video for free, or download SRT, VTT and TXT files with Pro ($9/month).
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