zztool What is SRT Subtitle Format?
SRT (SubRip Subtitle) is one of the most common subtitle formats, consisting of sequence numbers, timestamps, and subtitle text. This tool converts SRT files to plain text for reading, translation, or other purposes.
SRT Format Explained
Sequence Number→Each subtitle's number, starting from 1
Timestamp→Format: HH:MM:SS,mmm --> HH:MM:SS,mmm
Subtitle Text→The actual subtitle content, can be multiple lines
Blank Line→Subtitles are separated by blank lines
Tips
- ✓ Drag and drop .srt files directly into the input box
- ✓ Choose whether to keep blank lines between paragraphs
- ✓ Merge lines option combines multi-line subtitles into one
- ✓ Removes HTML tags like , , etc.
- ✓ Download converted text as .txt file
FAQ
What's the difference between SRT and TXT?
SRT contains timestamps and formatting for video subtitle sync. TXT is plain text with only the content, suitable for reading and editing.
Why convert SRT to TXT?
Common uses include: reading subtitle content, translating subtitles, extracting dialogue text, creating study materials, etc.
What encodings are supported?
This tool supports UTF-8 encoded SRT files. If you see garbled text, please convert the file to UTF-8 first.
Can I process multiple files?
Currently supports single file processing. For batch processing, use the tool multiple times.
Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
Removes timestamps cleanly.
Very useful tool.
Quick subtitle extraction!