Convert YouTube SBV to SRT
YouTube Studio can download captions as .sbv files. Convert them to SRT to use in VLC, Plex or a video editor.
Positive shows subtitles later, negative sooner. Seconds, or a time like 00:01:05,300.
Find each line in your video and type when it is actually spoken.
Pick the output format below. Timing and text are kept.
| # | Before | After | Text |
|---|
How it works
- Drop in your .sbv file.
- Output is preset to SRT.
- Download the .srt file.
Questions
Where do I get an SBV file from YouTube?
In YouTube Studio open Subtitles, pick the video and language, then use the menu next to the track to download it as .sbv.
How is SBV different from SRT?
SBV puts the start and end time on one line separated by a comma and has no line numbers. SRT numbers each line and uses an arrow between the times. The text is the same.
Is my subtitle file uploaded anywhere?
No. Your browser reads and fixes the file on your own computer. Nothing is sent to a server, so private files are fine, and the tool keeps working offline once the page has loaded.