Summarize videos with AI
Give an AI assistant clean transcript text for summaries, key points, study notes, or action items.
SRT to TXT Converter
Extract text from SRT subtitle files online for free.
Convert SRT to text in plain paragraphs, one-cue-per-line format, or a timestamped transcript while preserving Unicode content.
Upload subtitle file
Drag and drop a file here, or choose one from your device.
Choose file.SRT · UTF-8 · MAX 2 MBConversion runs locally in your browser. Subtitle content is not uploaded or stored.
How to convert SRT to TXT
Create a clean UTF-8 text file in three quick steps.
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Upload an SRT file
Choose or drag a subtitle file up to 2 MB.
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Choose the text format
Select plain text, one subtitle per line, or timestamped text and apply cleanup options.
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Preview and download
Review, copy, or download the extracted content as a UTF-8 TXT file.
Why convert SRT to TXT?
SRT files are designed for video playback, so they include cue numbers and timestamps that often get in the way when you only need the spoken content. Converting SRT to TXT removes that subtitle structure and produces a transcript that is easier to read, search, edit, and archive.
Clean text is also more convenient for AI summarization, meeting notes, translation, keyword extraction, and turning an existing video transcript into a new article or document.
Common SRT to TXT use cases
Reuse subtitle text without manually deleting timestamps from every cue.
Repurpose videos into articles
Turn YouTube captions, interviews, or course subtitles into an editable draft for a blog or knowledge base.
Archive searchable transcripts
Store, print, search, and compare plain text more easily than timestamp-heavy subtitle files.
Edit or translate the words
Focus on the dialogue before rebuilding subtitles or preparing a translated version.
Prepare text datasets
Create cleaner source material for classification, sentiment analysis, embeddings, or keyword research.
From file to outcome
Workflow examples
SRT to TXT can be the handoff between a subtitle workflow and writing or AI analysis.
Summarize a video
Create subtitles first, extract the transcript, then send clean text to your preferred AI assistant.
Create an article from captions
Remove subtitle timing before editing the transcript into a readable article or set of notes.
SRT transcript
SRT to TXT
Edit and structure
Article or notes
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Extract readable text from SRT subtitles
Use this SRT to TXT online converter to remove subtitle indexes and timing data, create transcripts, clean basic formatting tags, and reuse caption text in documents or publishing workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does SRT to TXT remove timestamps?
A: Plain text and one-subtitle-per-line modes remove indexes and timestamps. The timestamped mode keeps start and end times.
Q: Will the original subtitle order change?
A: No. Valid subtitle cues are extracted in their original order.
Q: Can I use the TXT transcript for AI summarization?
A: Yes. Plain text removes most subtitle syntax, making the transcript easier to paste into an AI assistant. Always review sensitive content before sharing it with a third-party service.
Q: Does it support Vietnamese text?
A: Yes. Conversion preserves Vietnamese, punctuation, and other Unicode characters in UTF-8.
Q: Are subtitle files uploaded?
A: No. The file is parsed and converted locally in your browser.