SRT to VTT Converter

Why convert SRT to VTT?

SRT and WebVTT store the same dialogue and timing, but they use different wrappers. WebVTT starts with a WEBVTT header and uses a dot before milliseconds. SRT uses a numeric cue index and a comma. HTML5 video players and many web publishing tools prefer VTT, while desktop editors often export SRT.

How to convert SRT to VTT

1. Paste the SRT content or upload a .srt file.
2. Press Convert to VTT.
3. Copy the result or download a .vtt file.

What changes in the conversion

• The WEBVTT header is added.
• Timestamp commas become dots, for example 00:00:01,000 becomes 00:00:01.000.
• The numeric cue index is removed.
• Dialogue and cue timing are preserved.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert SRT to VTT?

Paste the SRT content or upload a .srt file, press Convert to VTT, then copy or download the .vtt file.

Is the converter free?

Yes. Conversion runs in your browser, with no account, no upload and no payment.

Will the subtitles keep their timing?

Yes. Each cue keeps its start and end time. Only the format and timestamp separator change.

Why convert SRT to VTT?

HTML5 video players and many web platforms prefer WebVTT. SRT is more common in desktop editing tools.

Related tools

• VTT to SRT converter — the reverse conversion.
• Subtitle converter — SRT, VTT and text in one page.
• SRT to text — remove timestamps and keep the dialogue.
• Text to SRT — create timed subtitles from plain text.