Export Transcripts as VTT (WebVTT)
Web caption format for HTML5 video with cue timing and optional styling.
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What is WebVTT?
WebVTT (VTT) is the web standard for captions in HTML5 video. It supports cue timing, positioning, and simple styling.
Format quick facts
- Export extension: .vtt
- Best for: Captions for websites and web players
- Common pitfall: Requires a WEBVTT header line
Best use cases
- Captions for websites and web players
- Streaming platforms that accept WebVTT
- When you need basic styling or positioning
Common pitfalls
- Requires a WEBVTT header line
- Some desktop editors only accept SRT
- Timestamps use a period for milliseconds, not a comma
Compatibility notes
- Native support in modern browsers
- Easy to convert from or to SRT
Sample VTT snippet
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.Related comparisons
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Transcribe and export
Start from audio or video, then export as VTT.
FAQ
Short answers to the most common VTT export questions.
Why does VTT need a WEBVTT header?
Players look for the WEBVTT header to identify the file. Without it, captions may not load.
Can VTT include positioning or styling?
Yes. VTT supports cue settings and simple styling that work well in HTML5 players.
Export transcripts as VTT
Upload audio or video, generate a transcript, and download VTT in minutes.
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- 3 transcriptions per day
- Max 35 minutes per file
- Max 50 MB per file
- First transcript summary included
- Export to TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT
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- Unlimited transcriptions
- Max 10 hours per file
- Max 1 GB per file
- Higher-quality speaker labels
- Transcript summaries
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