Free tool
VTT to TXT Converter
Pull the plain text out of a VTT subtitle file — timecodes and cue numbers removed, just the words left. Runs entirely in your browser.
100% in your browser — your files are never uploaded.
How to convert VTT to TXT
- Step 1
Add your subtitles
Paste your VTT content into the box, or upload the .vtt file — it stays in your browser.
- Step 2
Convert to text
Click Convert — the timestamps and cue numbers are stripped, leaving clean plain text.
- Step 3
Copy or download
Copy the text or download it as a .txt file. Done.
When to use this
- Proofreading or editing the script without the timecodes getting in the way.
- Reusing subtitle content as an article, transcript or notes.
- Feeding clean text into another tool (translation, summarizing, captions).
FAQ
How do I extract the text from a VTT subtitle file?
Paste your VTT or upload the file, then click Convert. SubtitleFlow strips out the timestamps and cue numbers and gives you clean plain text you can copy or download.
Does it remove the timestamps and cue numbers?
Yes — every timecode and sequence number is removed, leaving just each caption's words on its own line. It's the quickest way to remove timestamps from subtitles.
Can I convert VTT to TXT online for free?
Yes — it's completely free, with no signup, no watermark and no file-size limit, because the conversion runs locally in your browser.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Text extraction happens entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server, so even private or unreleased subtitles stay on your device.
Need to translate your subtitles too?
Converting is free here. When you need to translate subtitles into another language with the timeline kept perfectly aligned, that's what SubtitleFlow does.
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