SRT to TXT Converter
Extract plain text from your SRT subtitle files instantly — 100% in your browser, no uploads.
Drag and drop an .srt file here
or click to choose a file
Why Convert SRT to TXT?
Turning subtitles into plain text makes it easy to repurpose dialogue for articles, newsletters, course notes, or social posts without retyping everything by hand.
Many teams paste clean transcripts into AI prompts for summarization, tagging, or rewriting—timestamp-free text is often the most useful starting point.
If you are preparing a translation, a TXT export gives linguists readable source copy that is simpler to segment and gloss than raw SRT markup.
You can also use the output as a quick transcript for accessibility reviews, captions QA, podcast show notes, or blog content drafts built from what was actually spoken on screen.
How to Use the SRT to TXT Converter
Add your SRT
Drag and drop an .srt file onto the dashed area, click to choose a file, or paste SRT content into the text box.Choose an output mode
Pick “Plain text only” for dialogue-only lines, or “Include timestamps” to prefix each line with start times.Convert
Click “Convert to TXT” to extract text instantly in your browser—nothing is uploaded.Copy or download
Copy the result to your clipboard or download a .txt file (named from your upload when possible).
Features
- 100% browser-based — no server uploads and no waiting in a queue.
- Instant conversion for typical subtitle files, with clear errors when a cue does not look like valid SRT.
- Private by design — your file stays on your device for the whole workflow.
- Two output modes: plain dialogue only, or one line per cue with bracketed start times.
- Works with standard SRT cue blocks, including cues with multi-line text and common inline tags stripped from the output.
- Free forever — no trial limits or subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SRT to TXT Converter free to use?−+
Yes. The tool is free with no sign-up, no watermarks, and no limits on how many files you convert.
Are my subtitle files uploaded anywhere?−+
No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your SRT content never leaves your device.
What's the difference between plain text and timestamped output?−+
Plain text only gives you dialogue lines only, one cue per line, with basic tags like <i> removed. Include timestamps adds the start time in brackets before each line, like [00:01:02] Hello there.
Can I convert VTT files to TXT?−+
This page is built for SRT. For WebVTT, open your .vtt in an editor, copy the cues, or use an SRT-based workflow (for example convert with the VTT to SRT tool first, then extract text here).
Does this tool work offline?−+
After the page has loaded once, the converter keeps working offline in most browsers because processing is entirely client-side.
What can I do with the converted TXT file?−+
Use it as a transcript, blog or script draft, translation source document, AI prompt material, captions for documents, or any workflow that needs plain text instead of subtitles.