Convert VTT to TXT
Turn a WebVTT file into a clean text transcript, including Zoom and Teams transcripts. The header, 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 VTT to TXT
To convert VTT to TXT, drop your .vtt file into the converter above and click Download .txt. The converter removes the WEBVTT header, timestamps, notes and tags, keeps speaker names from Zoom and Teams transcripts, and puts each subtitle on its own line. It is free, needs no signup, and your file never leaves your device.
How it works
- Step 1
Add your VTT file
Drop the .vtt 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 timings.
- Step 3
Download the .txt
Download the text file, or copy it straight into a document.
- Step 4
Use it
Use it for meeting notes, show notes, a blog post or a document you can search.
What changes when you convert VTT to TXT
- The WEBVTT header, NOTE and STYLE blocks, cue names and timestamps are removed.
- Tags like <c> and <i> are removed, and codes like & become the characters they stand for.
- Speaker tags from Zoom and Teams transcripts become “Name: ” at the start of the line, so you still know who said what.
- Each subtitle becomes one line, in the same order as the video.
VTT vs TXT
| Detail | VTT | TXT |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks) | Plain text |
| First line | WEBVTT | The first sentence |
| Timing | 00:00:01.000 --> 00:00:03.000 | None |
| Styling | Bold, italic, underline, CSS classes, position and alignment | None |
| Use it for | Web video players (HTML5), Vimeo, YouTube and online course platforms | 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 a VTT file to text?
Drop the .vtt file into the converter at the top of this page. The plain text appears straight away, with no timestamps. Click Download .txt or Copy.
- How do I turn a Zoom or Teams transcript into plain text?
Zoom and Microsoft Teams save transcripts as .vtt files. Drop the file in and download the TXT. Each line keeps the speaker’s name, so you can see who said what.
- Is this VTT 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 a VTT?
Not from the text alone, because a TXT file has no timings. Keep your original VTT 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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