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Convert SBV to SRT

Turn your SBV subtitles into SRT instantly, and fix out-of-sync timings while you are at it. Nothing is uploaded.

Drop a subtitle file here

SRT, VTT or SBV - or paste the text below

Detected format —
Cues 0
Duration 00:00:00

Shift timing

Enter a positive value to delay the subtitles or a negative value to make them appear earlier. The offset is in seconds and accepts decimals (e.g. -1.5).

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SBV to SRT Conversion Guide

Converting SBV subtitles to SRT is mostly about the broadest player compatibility. SBV files are the SubViewer format YouTube's own caption editor exports, while SRT is the universal SubRip format that virtually every media player and video editor reads. This conversion is typically needed for YouTube captions and community subtitle contributions to media players, Plex, video editing and DVD authoring.

Why Convert SBV to SRT?

SBV only really lives inside YouTube; converting to SRT gives you a file every other player and editor can open. Because both formats store the same start time, end time and text, the conversion is lossless and happens instantly in your browser - no upload, no signup and no file-size limit.

How to Convert SBV to SRT

Drop your SBV file into the upload zone or paste its contents, pick SRT as the output format, and download the result. If the captions are out of sync, enter an offset in seconds first and the shift is applied to the SRT file as well.

SBV to SRT FAQ