Convert Subtitles to Plain Text

Extract text content from subtitle files, removing all timing information. Free online subtitle to text converter.

Supports: .srt, .vtt, .ass, .ssa, .smi, .sub, .mpl, .txtMax 50 filesOutput: TXTFree Online Tool
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What this converter does

Strip every timestamp, styling tag, and metadata entry from your subtitle file so you are left with readable dialogue only.

Ideal when you need to:

  • Produce transcripts from caption files
  • Extract dialogue for translation or editing
  • Reuse subtitle text in other apps or workflows
  • Provide simplified text for accessibility needs
Supported formats

Drop in any common text-based subtitle format:

  • SRT — SubRip
  • VTT — WebVTT
  • ASS/SSA — Advanced/SubStation Alpha
  • SMI — SAMI
  • SUB — MicroDVD
  • MPL — MPL2
  • TXT — Plain text transcripts
What gets removed

The converter cleans out every element except the spoken text.

That includes:

  • Timestamps and cue numbers
  • Formatting tags (bold, italics, colors, positioning)
  • Speaker labels and metadata
  • Extra blank lines or whitespace

Each subtitle becomes its own line in the final text file so the original dialogue order is preserved.

Batch processing

Process up to fifty files in one go. Each subtitle file is converted to its own .txt output so you can download exactly what you need.

Why Choose Our Convert Subtitles to Plain Text?
  • Free and Online: No software installation required
  • Fast Processing: Quick conversion and processing
  • Multiple Formats: Support for .srt, .vtt, .ass, .ssa, .smi, .sub, .mpl, .txt files
  • Batch Processing: Handle up to 50 files at once
  • Privacy Focused: Your files are processed securely
  • No Registration: Start using immediately
How to Use Convert Subtitles to Plain Text
  1. Upload your subtitle files by dragging and dropping or clicking "Choose Files"
  2. Configure any tool-specific options if available
  3. Click "Process Files" to start the conversion
  4. Download your processed files when ready

The tool supports files up to 50MB for image-based subtitles (.sup, .sub, .idx) and 5MB for text-based formats. Processing usually takes just a few seconds depending on file size and complexity.

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