Format comparison

SRT vs VTT vs TXT: Which Export Should You Choose?

SRT and VTT are timed caption files for video. TXT is plain text for reading, search, and analysis.

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Format snapshots

Quick definitions and best-use highlights for each format.

SRT.srt

SubRip (SRT)

SRT is a subtitle format with numbered cues and timecodes (HH:MM:SS,mmm). It is the most widely supported caption file.

Best for: Uploading captions to video platforms and editors

View SRT guide

VTT.vtt

WebVTT

WebVTT (VTT) is the web standard for captions in HTML5 video. It supports cue timing, positioning, and simple styling.

Best for: Captions for websites and web players

View VTT guide

TXT.txt

Plain text

TXT is a plain text file that stores your transcript as simple lines. It keeps speaker labels and paragraph breaks but adds no styling or timecodes.

Best for: Quick copy/paste into notes, emails, or a CMS

View TXT guide

Key differences

SRT and VTT contain timestamps; TXT does not
VTT is web-native and allows styling; SRT is universal
TXT is easiest for copy/paste and indexing

Common pitfalls

TXT will not sync to video
SRT/VTT require strict timecode formatting
Long caption lines reduce readability

When to choose each format

SRT

Best for

Broad player and editor support

Avoid when

Captions that need styling or positioning

VTT

Best for

HTML5 video captions on the web

Avoid when

Editors that only accept SRT

TXT

Best for

Reading, search, AI workflows, and quick sharing

Avoid when

Any time-synced caption use

Example snippets

SRT example

1
00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,400
Host: Welcome back to the show.

2
00:00:02,400 --> 00:00:05,100
Guest: Great to be here.

VTT example

WEBVTT

00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.400
Host: Welcome back to the show.
00:00:02.400 --> 00:00:05.100
Guest: Great to be here.

TXT example

Host: Welcome back to the show.
Guest: Great to be here.
Host: Today we cover onboarding.
Guest: The first week is critical.
Host: Let's dig in.
Guest: Happy to.

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