SRT to TXT Converter
Convert .srt subtitle files into clean, readable text.
SRT to TXT Converter
Upload .srt or drag & drop
Supports SRT files up to 5MB
Conversion Options
Default: off
Join lines within a single subtitle
Combine nearby cues into paragraphs
Remove tags like <i>…</i>
Delete [music], (laughs), etc.
E.g., “- Hello” → “Hello”
Prefix entries with their index
Adds spacing for readability
Convert Subtitles to Plain Text
How to Use
- Upload a .srt file or paste SRT content.
- Choose whether to include timestamps (default: off).
- Optionally strip tags, notes, and merge lines/paragraphs.
- Click "Convert to Text" to generate your .txt.
- Copy or download the final text output.
Conversion Options
Text Cleaning
<i>Hello</i> → Hello[music] Hello → Hello- Hello there → Hello thereTimestamp Options
00:01:23 Hello worldHH:MM:SS or HH:MM:SS,mmm00:01:23 - 00:01:27Formatting Options
Each subtitle → separate lineContinuous speech → paragraph2+ second gaps → new paragraphUse Cases
- Transcription: Clean text for documents
- Translation: Extract text for translation tools
- Content Analysis: Analyze speech content
- Accessibility: Create readable transcripts
- Study Materials: Convert lectures to text
When to Use Different Options
Clean Transcript Creation
For readable documents and content analysis:
- No timestamps: Clean, readable text flow
- Strip HTML tags: Remove formatting artifacts
- Paragraph mode: Natural reading experience
- Remove dialogue dashes: Cleaner narrative flow
Time-Referenced Transcription
When you need to reference specific moments:
- Include timestamps: Reference specific moments
- Start time format: Mark beginning of each segment
- Line mode: Maintain subtitle boundaries
- Preserve structure: Keep original timing intact
Content Translation
Preparing text for translation services:
- Clean all tags: Pure text for translation
- Paragraph mode: Context for better translation
- No timestamps: Avoid confusing translators
- Merge lines: Complete sentences for accuracy
💡 Pro Tips
- Use paragraph mode with 2-3 second gap threshold for natural reading flow
- Keep timestamps for reference documents, remove for clean transcripts
- Strip HTML tags and hearing-impaired notes for cleaner output
- Choose millisecond format when precise timing is critical for analysis
- Preview your output before downloading to ensure formatting meets your needs
- For large files, consider processing in batches for better performance
Features
Advanced Cleaning
Remove HTML tags, hearing-impaired notes, dialogue dashes, and other formatting artifacts automatically.
Flexible Formatting
Choose between line-by-line or paragraph mode with customizable gap thresholds and timestamp options.
Easy Export
Preview results, copy to clipboard, or download as .txt file. Perfect for further processing or sharing.
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