SRT (SubRip) and VTT (WebVTT) are the two subtitle formats our tools focus on. Both store timed text cues; the main differences are syntax and where they shine.

SRT at a glance

• Widely supported in editors, players, and social platforms
• Uses commas in timestamps: 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,500
• Simple, plain structure — great for translation and hand-editing

WebVTT at a glance

• Native to HTML5 <video> and many streaming stacks
• Uses a WEBVTT header and dots in timestamps: 00:00:01.000 --> 00:00:03.500
• Supports extra styling and metadata when you need it

When you need to move between formats, use our SRT to VTT and VTT to SRT converters — everything runs locally in your browser.