Subtitle & Caption Formats
Create WebVTT (.vtt) Captions for HTML5 Web Players
WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks) is the default captioning format for HTML5 web players. It supports advanced features like text formatting, alignment, and styling. TranscribeYT creates clean, valid WebVTT tracks ready for web deployment.
WebVTT (.vtt) Syntax Example
WEBVTT
00:00:01.230 --> 00:00:04.500 align:middle
Welcome to our YouTube channel!
00:00:04.500 --> 00:00:08.120
Today we are transcribing audio to text.
Example code output structure
How to Generate WebVTT (.vtt) Files:
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Upload your video file or link a YouTube URL.
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Transcribe using our high-accuracy AI engine.
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Choose 'WebVTT (.vtt)' from the subtitle export dropdown and download.
Format Features
- Valid HTML5 video track syntax compatibility.
- Support for line positioning and styling metadata.
- Optimized file sizes for rapid web delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SRT and VTT?
VTT files start with a 'WEBVTT' header, use periods instead of commas for millisecond separators, and support advanced styling options.
Do web browsers support WebVTT natively?
Yes, all modern browsers support WebVTT files when paired with the HTML5 <track> tag inside a <video> element.
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