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Remove timecodes and sequence numbers from SRT subtitle files and extract the plain text. Drop your SRT file into the converter above and get a clean TXT transcript in seconds. Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection and converted on our server. ChangeThisFile supports 1,000+ conversion routes, and your first conversion each day is free.

By ChangeThisFile Team · Last updated: October 2026

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SRT vs TXT: Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

Feature	SRT	TXT
File structure	Numbered cue blocks with timecodes and text	Unstructured lines of plain text
Timecodes	HH:MM:SS,mmm --> HH:MM:SS,mmm per cue	None
Cue sequence numbers	Integer index before each cue	Not present
Readability	Human-readable but interspersed with timestamps	Clean, flowing text — easy to read and edit
Software support	Video players, subtitle editors	Every text editor, word processor, and app
File size	Larger due to timecode overhead	Smaller — dialogue text only
Use for transcripts	Awkward — requires parsing to skip timestamps	Ideal — paste directly into documents or tools

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Creating a readable transcript

SRT files are designed for video players, not for reading. Converting to TXT strips the timecodes and index numbers so you get a clean, readable transcript of dialogue or narration — ready to paste into a document, email, or article.

Feeding subtitles into AI tools

Large language models, summarizers, and AI writing tools work best with plain text input. Convert your SRT file to TXT to send subtitle content to ChatGPT, Claude, or a summarization pipeline without confusing timecode noise in the prompt.

Archiving or searching dialogue

Plain text files are universally searchable and indexable. Extract subtitle text to TXT to run full-text search, build a dialogue archive, or import into a notes app, Notion, or a database for later reference.

Language learning and study

Language learners often copy subtitle text into flashcard apps, vocabulary trackers, or translation tools. A TXT export lets you paste clean dialogue into Anki, Google Translate, or a word processor without manually removing every timestamp.

Who Uses This Conversion

Tailored guidance for different workflows

Video Editors & Subtitlers

Convert SRT caption files to TXT for the subtitle track your editor or delivery spec requires
Move SRT subtitles into TXT to hand off to an editor working in a different tool

After converting to TXT, confirm the cue timings still line up with the video

Check that line breaks and special characters survived the SRT to TXT conversion

Content Creators & YouTubers

Convert SRT captions to TXT to upload alongside your video on YouTube, Vimeo, or social platforms
Turn a SRT caption file into TXT to make your video clearer and more accessible

Keep individual TXT cues short (about one to two lines) so captions stay readable on screen

Preview the TXT captions on the actual video to catch any timing drift before publishing

Accessibility & Localization Teams

Convert SRT subtitles to TXT to meet the caption format an accessibility or compliance spec requires
Prepare SRT captions as TXT to hand to translators or a localization workflow

Speaker labels and on-screen positioning only carry over if TXT supports them, so spot-check the result

Validate the TXT file in a caption checker to catch overlapping cues or malformed timestamps

How to Convert SRT to TXT

1

Select your SRT file

Drag and drop your SRT subtitle file into the converter area, or click "browse" to select a file from your device.
2

Automatic text extraction

Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection and converted on our server.
3

Download your TXT file

Click the download button to save the extracted plain text file to your device. Open it in any text editor, word processor, or paste it wherever you need.

Automate this conversion

Convert SRT to TXT via API

Integrate this conversion into your pipeline with 3 lines of code. Free tier: 25 conversions/month.

curl -X POST https://changethisfile.com/v1/convert \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "file=@input.srt" \
  -F "target=txt" \
  -o output.txt --fail

const form = new FormData();
form.append('file', fileInput.files[0]);
form.append('target', 'txt');

const res = await fetch('https://changethisfile.com/v1/convert', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' },
  body: form
});
const blob = await res.blob(); // your converted TXT file

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your free key — no credit card needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the TXT output contain?

The TXT output contains only the dialogue or caption text from your SRT file, with all sequence numbers and HH:MM:SS,mmm timecodes removed. Each cue's text lines are preserved, and cues are separated by blank lines in the output so the structure remains readable.

Are timecodes completely removed?

Yes. Every timecode line in the format HH:MM:SS,mmm --> HH:MM:SS,mmm and every cue sequence number are stripped from the output. Only the dialogue text lines remain.

Will multi-line subtitles be preserved?

Yes. SRT cues that span multiple lines retain their line breaks in the TXT output. Each line within a cue appears on its own line, matching the original display formatting of the subtitle.

Is my subtitle file uploaded to a server?

This conversion runs on our server, so your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection. Files up to 15MB are deleted as soon as the converted file is sent back; larger files run as a background job and are deleted automatically about a day later. We don't share your files.

Does it handle SRT files with HTML formatting tags like or ?

Inline styling tags such as , , , and that some SRT files include for player styling are preserved in the TXT output. If you want clean tag-free text, you can open the TXT in any editor and run a find-and-replace on the angle brackets.

Can I convert SRT files with non-English text?

Yes. The converter reads your SRT file as UTF-8, so Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Cyrillic, and all other scripts are fully supported. The TXT output is also saved as UTF-8.

How large an SRT file can I convert?

Free conversions accept files up to 25MB. A one-time $2.99 Day Pass raises the limit to 100MB and unlocks unlimited conversions for 24 hours.

What is an SRT file?

SRT stands for SubRip Subtitle. It is a plain-text format used to store subtitle cues for video files. Each cue consists of a sequence number, a timecode range (start --> end), and one or more lines of text. SRT is the most widely supported subtitle format across video players, streaming platforms, and editing tools.

Can I use the TXT output as a transcript for YouTube or a podcast?

The extracted text provides a solid starting point for a transcript, but you may want to lightly edit it. SRT files sometimes contain speaker labels, sound descriptions in brackets, or formatting notes that you will want to clean up before publishing a polished transcript.

Does this work on mobile devices?

Yes. ChangeThisFile runs in any modern mobile browser, including Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android. No app installation is needed. Select your SRT file from local storage, iCloud, or Google Drive and download the TXT result directly to your phone.

How is SRT to TXT different from SRT to JSON?

SRT to TXT extracts only the readable dialogue text in a human-friendly format, discarding timecodes. SRT to JSON preserves the full structure — cue index, start milliseconds, end milliseconds, and text — in a machine-readable format suited for developers and data pipelines. Use TXT for reading and sharing; use JSON for programmatic processing.

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