How to use the Subtitle converter
- Choose the subtitle file (.srt, .vtt, .ass or .ssa).
- Pick the format you need.
- Click Convert.
- Download the new file.
Which format?
- SRT: works almost everywhere: YouTube, VLC, Premiere, TVs.
- VTT: for web players and HTML5 video.
- ASS/SSA: styled subtitles for anime and karaoke, used by Aegisub and MPV.
Styling
ASS and SSA can contain fonts, colours and positions. Converting them to SRT or VTT keeps the text and timing and removes styling codes. Converting SRT to ASS applies a clean default style.
Good to know
Files are read as UTF-8, with a Windows-1252 fallback for older subtitle files, and always saved as UTF-8. Conversion happens instantly in the page without the conversion engine.
Supported files
SRT, VTT (WebVTT), ASS and SSA subtitle files. Files up to 1 GB each.
Frequently asked questions
Strange characters appear in my subtitles
The converter reads UTF-8 and falls back to Windows-1252 for older files, and always saves UTF-8, which fixes most garbled characters.
Is the Subtitle Converter free?
Yes, completely free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Files up to 1 GB each can be converted, and there is no daily limit.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Files are converted locally in your browser and are never uploaded. When you close the page, nothing is left behind.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. Open the page in your phone's browser and choose a file. Phones have less memory than computers, so very large files are better converted on a laptop or desktop.