◆CleanTextKit

Convert SRT to TXT or Plain Text

Convert SRT to TXT online — extract text from SRT subtitle files, remove timestamps and sequence numbers, and download SRT as a clean TXT file. All processing runs locally in your browser. Working with a WebVTT file? Use the VTT to Text converter.

SUBTITLEINPUT: .SRTOUTPUT: .TXTRUNS LOCAL
// INPUT

// OPTIONS

// OUTPUT

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What is an SRT file?

SRT (SubRip Subtitle) is the most widely-used subtitle format. An SRT file contains numbered blocks — each with a sequence number, start and end timestamps (in HH:MM:SS,mmm format), the subtitle text, and a blank line separator. SRT files are plain text, making them easy to edit in any text editor and compatible with video players, streaming platforms, and editing software like VLC, YouTube, Adobe Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve.

How to convert an SRT file to TXT

  1. Paste your SRT content into the text area, or click Upload to load your .srt file.
  2. Choose your options — remove sequence numbers and timestamps for a clean SRT to text file conversion.
  3. Enable "Merge subtitle lines into paragraphs" to produce flowing, readable text from your SRT.
  4. The extracted text appears instantly in the result panel as you type.
  5. Copy the result to your clipboard or download SRT as TXT using the Download TXT button.

SRT to TXT with timecodes

Need the text but also need to know when each line is spoken? Untick Remove timestamps in the options. Each subtitle becomes a single line that starts with its start time:

[00:00:01] Welcome to this tutorial on subtitle conversion.
[00:00:05] Today we'll learn how to convert SRT to clean text.

Untick Remove sequence numbers too if you want the original subtitle numbers at the start of each line.

Example: SRT input vs clean TXT output

SRT Input
1
00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,500
Welcome to this tutorial
on subtitle conversion.

2
00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:09,000
Today we'll learn how to
convert SRT to clean text.
Clean TXT Output
Welcome to this tutorial on subtitle conversion.

Today we'll learn how to convert SRT to clean text.

Common use cases

  • Converting SRT to TXT for reading video subtitles as documents
  • Extracting text from SRT files for study notes and research
  • Creating transcripts for content repurposing or blog posts
  • Preparing subtitle text for translation workflows
  • Converting subtitles into AI prompts for ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini
  • Creating accessible text versions of video content
// FAQ
What is an SRT file?
SRT (SubRip Subtitle) is one of the most common subtitle file formats. It contains numbered subtitle entries with timestamps (start and end times) and the subtitle text. SRT files are plain text, widely used for video subtitles, translations, and closed captions across platforms like YouTube, VLC, and Netflix.
How do I convert an SRT to TXT?
Paste your SRT content into the text area above or upload your .srt file. The tool automatically parses the file, removes timestamps and sequence numbers, and merges subtitle lines into readable paragraphs. You can customize the output using the options panel, then download the result as a TXT file.
Can I download SRT as a TXT file?
Yes. SRT files are plain text — they can be converted to TXT with a simple extension change. Our tool goes further by removing formatting artifacts (sequence numbers, timestamps) and producing clean, readable text that you can download as a .txt file. The conversion preserves all spoken content while removing subtitle overhead.
How do I extract text from SRT for reading or editing?
Use the Upload button to load your .srt file, or paste the raw SRT content. Enable 'Remove sequence numbers' and 'Remove timestamps', then enable 'Merge subtitle lines into paragraphs' for flowing text. The extracted text appears instantly — copy it or save as an SRT to text file.
Why remove timestamps and sequence numbers?
Timestamps and sequence numbers are useful for video synchronization but create visual clutter when you want to read, quote, or repurpose the text. Converting SRT to TXT removes these artifacts, producing clean, flowing text ready for notes, articles, AI prompts, or any document where you only need the spoken content.
Is my subtitle file uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your SRT files and text never leave your device. This is a fundamental privacy guarantee of CleanTextKit — every tool processes data locally.
What is the difference between SRT and TXT?
SRT is a subtitle format with sequence numbers, timestamps, and structured blocks. TXT is plain text with no formatting. Converting SRT to TXT strips all subtitle-specific formatting, leaving only the readable text content. Think of it as 'SRT to text file' — extracting the spoken words from the subtitle container.
What's the difference between SRT and VTT?
SRT is simpler — numbered entries with start/end timestamps and text. VTT (WebVTT) is more modern, used for HTML5 video, and includes a WEBVTT header, optional cue identifiers, and metadata. Both are fully supported by CleanTextKit — try our VTT to Text converter for WebVTT files.
Can I convert SRT to TXT and keep the timestamps?
Yes. Untick 'Remove timestamps' and each subtitle becomes one line starting with its start time, like [00:01:05] Welcome back. Untick 'Remove sequence numbers' as well to keep the subtitle numbers. This is handy for quoting, logging, or editing notes where you need to find the moment in the video.
Can I open an SRT file in Notepad or Word?
Yes — an SRT file is plain text, so Notepad, TextEdit, or Word will open it if you choose 'All files' in the open dialog. You'll see every number and timestamp line, though. Convert it here first to get just the dialogue, then paste it into your editor.
What encoding should my SRT file use?
UTF-8 encoding is recommended for best compatibility. Most modern SRT files already use UTF-8. If your file uses a different encoding, open it in a text editor, save as UTF-8, then paste or upload into the tool.

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