VTT Converter

VTT to SBV Converter

Convert WebVTT subtitle files to SubViewer (SBV) format for YouTube compatibility and legacy systems. Note: Advanced VTT features will be simplified.

Input (VTT)
Paste your VTT content or upload a file

Drag and drop your VTT file here, or click to select

Output (SBV)
Your converted SBV subtitle file
VTT (WebVTT) Format
Modern web standard for HTML5 video subtitles with advanced features and styling options.
  • Native HTML5 video support
  • CSS styling capabilities
  • Precise positioning control
  • Voice annotations support
  • Better web integration
SBV (SubViewer) Format
YouTube's legacy subtitle format, simple and minimal with basic timing information.
  • YouTube compatibility
  • Simple timestamp format
  • Minimal formatting options
  • Lightweight file size
  • Easy to create manually

Important: Simplified Conversion

Converting from VTT to SBV strips advanced features like CSS styling, positioning, voice annotations, and regions. Only basic text and timing information is preserved in the simpler SBV format.

Why Convert VTT to SBV?

YouTube Compatibility

While YouTube supports VTT, some legacy workflows and older YouTube tools still work better with SBV format, especially for bulk uploads and automated systems.

Simplified Distribution

SBV's minimal format makes it easier to process programmatically and integrate with systems that don't need advanced subtitle features.

Legacy System Support

Older video platforms and content management systems that predate VTT may only support SBV format for subtitle uploads and processing.

Reduced File Size

SBV files are typically smaller than VTT files since they don't include styling or advanced features, making them ideal for bandwidth-limited situations.

Conversion Details

✓ Preserved Elements

  • • Subtitle text content
  • • Precise timing information
  • • Line breaks within subtitles
  • • Chronological order
  • • Duration accuracy

✗ Removed Elements

  • • CSS styling and formatting
  • • Positioning and alignment
  • • Voice annotations (<v> tags)
  • • Region definitions
  • • HTML markup and classes

Best Practices

Before Converting

  • • Check if the target platform supports VTT
  • • Consider if advanced features are needed
  • • Backup original VTT files
  • • Test with a small sample first

After Converting

  • • Verify timing accuracy
  • • Test with target video player
  • • Check text formatting
  • • Validate with platform requirements