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If you are transcribing a video, you likely need to export the text as a subtitle file to upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or a video editing suite (like Premiere Pro or Final Cut).

scribeme.ai supports exporting in both the .SRT and .VTT formats. Here is how to choose the right one for your workflow.

SRT Overview (.srt)

SubRip Subtitle (SRT) is the oldest and most universally supported subtitle format. It contains only the sequential number of the subtitle, the start and end timestamps, and the text itself.

Choose SRT if:

You are importing the file into legacy video editing software.
You want the maximum possible compatibility across all video players.
You are uploading to social media platforms that only accept basic text files (like LinkedIn video).

VTT Overview (.vtt)

Web Video Text Tracks (WebVTT) is a modern format designed specifically for HTML5 web video.

Unlike SRT, VTT files support metadata and styling. They can dictate text color, font styling, and even position the subtitles in different areas of the screen.

Choose VTT if:

You are uploading to a modern e-learning platform or LMS.
You are self-hosting HTML5 video on your own website.
You need the subtitles to include specific styling or placement instructions.

How to Export

Open your transcript in the Interactive Editor.
Click the Export button in the top right corner.
Select the Subtitles tab.
Choose either SRT or VTT from the dropdown menu.
Click Download File.

[!TIP] Both YouTube and Vimeo natively support both SRT and VTT formats, so either choice will work perfectly for those platforms.

SRT Overview (.srt)

SubRip Subtitle (SRT) is the oldest and most universally supported subtitle format. It contains only the sequential number of the subtitle, the start and end timestamps, and the text itself.

Choose SRT if:

You are importing the file into legacy video editing software.

You want the maximum possible compatibility across all video players.

You are uploading to social media platforms that only accept basic text files (like LinkedIn video).

VTT Overview (.vtt)

Web Video Text Tracks (WebVTT) is a modern format designed specifically for HTML5 web video.

Unlike SRT, VTT files support metadata and styling. They can dictate text color, font styling, and even position the subtitles in different areas of the screen.

Choose VTT if:

You are uploading to a modern e-learning platform or LMS.

You are self-hosting HTML5 video on your own website.

You need the subtitles to include specific styling or placement instructions.

How to Export

Open your transcript in the Interactive Editor.

Click the Export button in the top right corner.

Select the Subtitles tab.

Choose either SRT or VTT from the dropdown menu.

Click Download File.

[!TIP] Both YouTube and Vimeo natively support both SRT and VTT formats, so either choice will work perfectly for those platforms.