Convert VTT to SBV
Turn your VTT subtitles into SBV 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
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).
Edit subtitles
Correct the text or fine-tune individual timings. Every change is reflected in the output instantly.
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VTT to SBV Conversion Guide
Converting VTT subtitles to SBV is mostly about uploading captions to YouTube. VTT files are the WebVTT format the HTML5 video element requires for captions, while SBV is the SubViewer format YouTube's own caption editor exports. This conversion is typically needed for websites, HTML5 video players and streaming to YouTube captions and community subtitle contributions.
Why Convert VTT to SBV?
Converting VTT to SBV moves captions from your website to YouTube without losing a single timing. 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 VTT to SBV
Drop your VTT file into the upload zone or paste its contents, pick SBV 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 SBV file as well.