How to Extract Plain Text from Subtitles: Subtitle to Text Guide

Extracting just the dialogue from subtitle files is essential for creating scripts, study materials, or accessible content. Our Convert to Plain Text tool makes this process fast and effortless.

Why Convert Subtitles to Plain Text?

• Create scripts for actors, voiceovers, or dubbing
• Study language by reading only the dialogue
• Accessibility: Provide readable transcripts for the hearing impaired
• Printing: Get a clean, printable version of the subtitles
• Archiving: Store only the spoken content for future reference

Supported Subtitle Formats

• SRT (SubRip)
• VTT (WebVTT)
• ASS/SSA (Advanced SubStation Alpha)
• SUB, SBV, STL, TXT

How to Use the Tool

1. Go to the Convert to Plain Text page
2. Upload your subtitle file or paste subtitle text
3. The tool automatically extracts dialogue, removing timestamps, numbering, and formatting
4. Preview the result and download as a .txt file

Step-by-Step Example

Original SRT:

1
00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,000
Hello, world!

2
00:00:03,500 --> 00:00:05,000
This is a subtitle.

Extracted Plain Text:

Hello, world!
This is a subtitle.

Use Cases

• Language learners: Read and study dialogue without distractions
• Teachers: Prepare scripts for lessons or activities
• Accessibility: Share readable transcripts with the hearing impaired
• Writers/Editors: Quickly review dialogue for editing or adaptation
• Content creators: Use scripts for voiceovers or dubbing

Troubleshooting & Tips

• If your file contains extra formatting, the tool will clean it automatically
• For best results, use standard subtitle formats (SRT, VTT, ASS, etc.)
• If you see timestamps or numbers in the output, check that your file is not corrupted
• For advanced cleaning, try our Subtitle Cleaner tool first

Best Practices

• Always keep a backup of your original subtitle files
• Review the extracted text for any missed lines or formatting
• Use the plain text output for further editing, translation, or printing

Conclusion

Converting subtitles to plain text is now easier than ever. Use our Convert to Plain Text tool for scripts, study, accessibility, and more. Fast, free, and privacy-friendly!