Example .srt file (SubRip)
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00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:05,400
The recording starts here.
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00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:08,800
Download the timed subtitles.Numbered captions; comma milliseconds.
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Example transcript
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Search the finished transcript using clickable timestamps.
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SRT AND WEBVTT · REAL DOWNLOAD FORMATS · OCTOBER 10, 2026
What is an SRT file and how can I create one?
SRT (SubRip) is a separate plain-text subtitle file containing numbered captions, start and end timestamps and spoken words. Paste an accessible public video URL in the form above, start transcription, review the generated captions, and choose Download SRT in the app. If the recording is a saved MP3, WAV or video file, use open the app, then choose its file uploader instead.
Download requires an account. Sign in before starting a job you intend to export. Alternatively, an eligible full completed guest demo may be claimed after login from that browser when account allowance remains. Partial demos cannot become full downloads merely by signing in. Plan, job and source limits still apply.
- Provide the video: paste a supported public YouTube, Vimeo or TikTok link above. Private or inaccessible videos may fail.
- Generate timed text: usable captions can be imported, or reachable spoken audio can be transcribed with AI.
- Review: check spelling, breaks and subtitle timing against the source. AI timestamps are not guaranteed exact.
- Export: sign in, then download SRT or choose VTT in the LongScribe app and import it into your editor.
Example .vtt file (WebVTT)
WEBVTT
00:00:02.000 --> 00:00:05.400
The recording starts here.
00:00:06.000 --> 00:00:08.800
Download the timed subtitles.WEBVTT header; period milliseconds.
Illustrative formatting only. Both examples use the same invented lines, not a real transcript, live demo, measured recognition benchmark or user recording. LongScribe exports both formats but does not burn subtitles into an existing video. Editing words does not automatically retime original speech boundaries.
The regular Free allowance is 60 transcription minutes across 20 recordings per month; per-job, source-access and file limits also apply. This is not unlimited or guaranteed free export of every video.
Official documentation: YouTube supported caption and subtitle file formats; YouTube Add subtitles and captions. Platform requirements can change.
From video to a checked SRT file
Provide an accessible video URL or upload your own media
Use the video URL form above for supported public videos; use the main app for an authorized saved MP3, WAV or video recording.
Let LongScribe produce timed transcript segments
The app uses accessible captions where supported, or transcribes reachable spoken audio when needed. A job may be blocked by source restrictions.
Review words and original timing
Check names, caption lengths and timestamp sync. Text edits do not change original time boundaries.
Download SRT or VTT from the app
Create a free account or sign in before starting a job you intend to save and download. When the eligible signed-in job completes, choose SRT or WebVTT and import the downloaded file into your player or editor. Full completed guest demos can also be claimed after login from the same browser, subject to the account allowance.
SRT subtitles quick answer
Upload a media file or paste a public video URL. LongScribe generates timestamped captions and exports a separate .srt sidecar file for compatible players, editors and publishing platforms. It does not burn subtitles into the video. You can also download a WebVTT (.vtt) file from the same transcript.
How to create an SRT file from a video
Sign in or register a free account before starting the job you want to export, then paste an accessible public video URL into the form above. When the job finishes, review recognized names and cue boundaries and choose Download SRT or VTT. Full completed guest demos can be claimed after same-browser login with account allowance. For saved audio or video uploads, use the main app.
SRT file structure: caption numbers and time ranges
Each SRT subtitle block contains a number, an HH:MM:SS,mmm start-to-end time range and the caption text. The real sample shown above has two captions with consistent words and timing. A subtitle file is text, not a new video.
SRT versus VTT subtitle files
SubRip .srt usually uses numeric caption labels and comma-separated milliseconds, such as 00:00:02,000. WebVTT .vtt starts with WEBVTT, typically omits numeric labels and uses a dot in a timestamp like 00:00:02.000. LongScribe already supports both SRT and VTT downloads. Choose the format your video platform accepts.
Generate SRT subtitles from a YouTube link
Paste a supported public YouTube watch, short or youtu.be URL. LongScribe can use accessible captions when available or transcribe reachable spoken audio if captions are missing. Private or blocked YouTube sources are not guaranteed to work; no access control is bypassed.
What LongScribe needs to generate an SRT file
Use an accessible, supported public video URL or an uploaded media file with audible speech. Video URL submissions require public source access; a local MP3 or WAV recording uses the file uploader in the main app, not the public video URL field above.
SRT is a sidecar subtitle file
The result is a separate .srt file suitable for a compatible editor, video player or platform upload. LongScribe does not burn subtitles into the video or render a new video with captions already embedded.
When SRT generation can fail
Private, deleted, login-gated, DRM-protected, age-restricted or region-restricted videos may be inaccessible. Silent footage, music without speech, blocked audio tracks and unsupported sources can also prevent useful captions. Only submit media you have the right to transcribe.
What to review before publishing SRT subtitles
Check names, brand terms, line breaks, punctuation, timing offsets and overlapping speakers before publishing. Automatic captions are editable drafts, not a promise of frame-perfect sync. Editing transcript words does not change the underlying start/end timing boundaries.
How to add SRT subtitles to YouTube or VLC
For supported video uploads in YouTube Studio, open the language's Subtitles controls and upload a subtitle file with timing. VLC and many video editors can also load an external SRT track. Refer to each tool's current instructions for the exact import menu.
Subtitles for long recordings and Free limits
Long jobs can process in the background after an eligible upload/import is accepted. The regular LongScribe Free plan allows 60 transcription minutes across 20 recordings per month, subject to per-job and source-access restrictions. Long recordings are not automatically unlimited, and Premium or another plan may be required.
How can I generate SRT subtitles automatically?
Paste a supported public video URL in the form above or upload your own authorized saved media file using the LongScribe app. The service uses accessible subtitle tracks where supported or transcribes available spoken audio into timestamped captions. Check the words and timing against the video. Sign in before submitting a job you intend to save, then choose Download SRT (or WebVTT) after an eligible completion; exports are separate caption files, not text burned into the video. The normal signed-in Free plan includes 60 minutes across 20 recordings per month, subject to source, per-job and upload limits. Private, DRM-protected or inaccessible videos cannot be guaranteed.
Already have subtitle captions?
Have captions already? These tools work with an existing SRT or VTT file in your browser. They do not transcribe the video again.
Frequently asked questions
How do I generate an SRT file from a video?
Create a free account or sign in, provide a supported accessible public video URL, and review the completed timed text. Download SRT or VTT from your signed-in job. Use the main app uploader for authorized local recordings. A full completed guest demo can be claimed from its original browser after login, if eligible.
Can I generate SRT subtitles from a YouTube link?
Yes, for accessible public videos. LongScribe uses usable captions if present, or transcribes reachable spoken audio with AI if needed. Restricted videos may fail.
What is the difference between SRT and VTT?
SRT has numbered subtitle blocks and commas in timecodes. VTT starts with WEBVTT and uses periods for milliseconds. LongScribe offers both formats in its transcript download menu.
Can I edit subtitles before downloading the SRT?
Yes, you can correct recognized text. A manual word edit does not retime the source audio, so verify caption boundaries and sync.
Can I make an SRT file from MP3 or WAV audio?
Yes. Open the app and upload a supported MP3 or WAV recording with audible speech. After transcription, review and export a separate .srt subtitle file. A saved audio file is uploaded using the main app; the video URL form above accepts links, not file uploads.
Which players and editors support SRT subtitles?
YouTube Studio, VLC and many video editors support importing external SRT subtitle files; check the specific editor's current upload format and timing requirements.
Does LongScribe burn subtitles into my video?
No. LongScribe exports a separate .srt sidecar file or .vtt file. Use a video editor or platform renderer if you need captions permanently embedded in the video.
Is SRT subtitle generation free?
The normal Free plan offers 60 minutes across 20 recordings per month for eligible jobs. You can try the demo without an account, but saving or downloading SRT/VTT requires a signed-in account. Per-job, file and access limits apply; free does not mean every public URL works.
How can I generate SRT subtitles automatically?
Paste a supported public video URL in the form above or upload your own authorized saved media file using the LongScribe app. The service uses accessible subtitle tracks where supported or transcribes available spoken audio into timestamped captions. Check the words and timing against the video. Sign in before submitting a job you intend to save, then choose Download SRT (or WebVTT) after an eligible completion; exports are separate caption files, not text burned into the video. The normal signed-in Free plan includes 60 minutes across 20 recordings per month, subject to source, per-job and upload limits. Private, DRM-protected or inaccessible videos cannot be guaranteed.
Can I download an anonymous demo after signing in?
A full completed guest demo can be claimed and exported as SRT/VTT after login from its original browser, if the account has remaining allowance. Partial previews are not full exports. For certainty, sign in before starting a job you intend to save.