SRT to VTT Converter
Turn an SRT file into WebVTT captions for web video. The words and timing stay in place.
Same cue. Web-ready syntax.
1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,500 Every journey starts with a single step.
WEBVTT 00:00:01.000 --> 00:00:03.500 Every journey starts with a single step.
From SubRip to a video track
WebVTT begins with a WEBVTT header and uses a period before milliseconds. The converter writes those changes explicitly; renaming the extension does not produce the same result.
Need the reverse direction? Use the separate VTT to SRT converter.
Check the captions in context
Conversion does not add positioning or infer speaker identities. Test the VTT in your player, and make any wording or timing changes in the subtitle editor.
For captions in another language, use the SRT translator before conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What changes when SRT becomes VTT?
The converter adds the WEBVTT header, changes timestamp fractions from commas to periods, and writes each subtitle as a WebVTT cue. Cue text, order, time values and line breaks are retained. It does not invent speaker labels, regions or positioning settings that are absent from the SRT.
Is changing the filename extension enough?
No. A valid WebVTT file needs its own header and timestamp syntax. Renaming a file from .srt to .vtt leaves the underlying SRT structure unchanged. This converter rewrites that structure and provides a text preview before you download.
Can I use the result with an HTML video track?
WebVTT is the caption format used by the HTML track element. Download the .vtt file and serve it with your video player’s required content type and access settings. Test it in the actual player, because player behavior and supported styling vary.
Does SRT to VTT conversion translate the words?
No. Conversion changes the file structure while keeping the subtitle language the same. To change languages, use the SRT translation tool first, review the translation, and then convert the resulting file to VTT if your video player requires it.