Is my caption file uploaded anywhere?

No. The conversion runs in your web browser and the file never leaves your computer.

What is the difference between SBV and SRT?

Both are plain text caption files. SBV, used by YouTube, puts both times on one line separated by a comma, like 0:00:03.600,0:00:07.050. SRT numbers each caption and writes the times as 00:00:03,600 --> 00:00:07,050. Almost every video editor, player and social platform reads SRT, while few outside YouTube read SBV.

My captions are slightly out of sync. Can I fix that?

Yes. Enter a number of seconds in the time shift box. A positive number makes every caption appear later, a negative number earlier.

Are line breaks kept?

Yes. Two-line captions stay on two lines in the SRT file, exactly as they were in the SBV file.

Can I convert .vtt files too?

Yes. WebVTT files can be dropped in as well, and you get an SRT file back.

SBV to SRT Converter

Turn a YouTube .sbv caption file into a standard .srt subtitle file that video editors, players and other platforms accept.

Private by design. Your file is converted right here in your browser. It is never uploaded to ConvertDepot or anyone else.

1Choose your .sbv file

Drop a .sbv file here
or click to choose one

No file handy? Try it with the sample .sbv file.

SBV and SRT side by side

YouTube .sbv	SubRip .srt
0:00:03.600,0:00:07.050 You'll need a pot about two inches wider than the one it's in now.	2 00:00:03,600 --> 00:00:07,050 You'll need a pot about two inches wider than the one it's in now.

The text is the same. SRT adds a caption number, writes hours with two digits, uses a comma before the milliseconds, and puts an arrow between the start and end times.

How to use it

Download your captions from YouTube Studio, or find the .sbv file you were sent.
Drop it into the box above.
If the captions were out of sync, enter a time shift in seconds.
Download the .srt file and load it into your editor, player or upload page.

Where SRT files work

Video editors: Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro (via import), CapCut and others.
Platforms: Vimeo, Facebook, LinkedIn and most course platforms accept SRT uploads.
Players: VLC and most media players load an SRT file with the same name as the video automatically.

Sample file

The sample .sbv file has six two-line captions from a short how-to video. Drop it in the box above to see the SRT version.

Frequently asked questions

Is my caption file uploaded anywhere?: No. The conversion runs in your web browser and the file never leaves your computer.
What is the difference between SBV and SRT?: Both are plain text caption files. SBV, used by YouTube, puts both times on one line separated by a comma, like 0:00:03.600,0:00:07.050. SRT numbers each caption and writes the times as 00:00:03,600 --> 00:00:07,050. Almost every video editor, player and social platform reads SRT, while few outside YouTube read SBV.
My captions are slightly out of sync. Can I fix that?: Yes. Enter a number of seconds in the time shift box. A positive number makes every caption appear later, a negative number earlier.
Are line breaks kept?: Yes. Two-line captions stay on two lines in the SRT file, exactly as they were in the SBV file.
Can I convert .vtt files too?: Yes. WebVTT files can be dropped in as well, and you get an SRT file back.