About this SRT to TXT converter
An SRT file stores each subtitle as a number, a timing line, and one or two lines of text. That is perfect for video players but awkward to read, quote, or translate. This converter keeps only the words. Plain output gives one line per subtitle, the timestamped version adds a [MM:SS] marker for finding a moment in the video, and merged paragraphs join everything into flowing text, starting a new paragraph after a pause of two seconds or more. Optional cleaning removes speaker labels, HTML formatting, bracketed sound descriptions, and music notes, so you get a clean transcript for notes, articles, or captions elsewhere.
How to convert SRT to text
- Add the subtitles. Paste the SRT text or open the .srt file, or press an example.
- Choose the output and cleaning. Pick plain lines, timestamps, merged paragraphs, or JSON, and tick what to remove.
- Press Convert to text. Copy the result or download it as a .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove timestamps from an SRT file?
Paste the file here and keep the Plain text output. Subtitle numbers and timing lines are removed and only the dialogue remains, one subtitle per line.
How are merged paragraphs made?
All subtitles are joined into running text, and a new paragraph starts wherever there is a pause of two seconds or more between subtitles, which usually matches a change of scene or speaker.
Will it remove [Music] and (laughs)?
Yes, with Remove sound descriptions ticked. Anything in square brackets or round brackets is removed, which covers the usual sound cues in closed captions.
Can I keep the line breaks inside a subtitle?
Untick Join each subtitle into one line. Two-line subtitles then keep their break, which can help when the lines belong to different speakers.
Does it work with VTT files too?
Yes. WebVTT captions are read the same way, including voice tags such as <v Anna>, though the dedicated VTT converter has extra options for YouTube auto-captions.