caption2text

caption2text is a Lightweight web utility built for one focused job: turning subtitle files into clean, editable text. If you have ever downloaded an ASS or SRT caption track and needed its dialogue in a document rather than a video player, this tool skips the manual copy-and-paste work. It runs as a progressive web app, meaning it installs into a browser and behaves much like a small Standalone APP while still working from the web.

What it does

The core Workflow is strAIghtforward. You load one or more subtitle files in ASS or SRT fORMat, and the tool strips away timing codes, styling tags, and formatting markup so that only the spoken text remains. Rather than handing you a single block of plain ouTPUt, it supports batch processing, so a whole folder of subtitle files can be handled in one pass. The extrACTed text can then be exported into Word documents or plain text files, which makes the results easy to reuse in transcripts, notes, translation drafts, or subtitling workflows.

Key capabilities

• Dual format support: accepts both ASS and SRT subtitle files, covering the two most common caption formats found in downloaded media.
• text extraction: rEMOves timestamps and formatting so the output reads as continuous dialogue.
• Batch conveRSIon: processes multiple files at once instead of requiring them one by one.
• Export options: produces Word documents or plain text files for downstream editing.
• PWA delivery: can be installed in a browser and used like a compact app, with no separate desktop installer described.

Who it is for

This tool suits people who regularly work with subtitle files: content creators repurposing vIDEo dialogue, translators preparing source text, students extracting spoken content from lecture recordings, and researchers building text corpora from media archives. It is also handy for anyone who simply wants the words from a video without opening a player and scrubbing through timestamps. Because the output is plain text first and Word SECond, it fits neatly into document-based editing workflows.

How to get started

Open the Web App in a modern browser. Locate the upload area, add your ASS or SRT files, and choose the export format you want. After conversion, download the resulting Word or text files. For repeated use, install the PWA from your browser so it opens like a standalone application. Setup details and interface language may vary, so check the on-screen Prompts.

Pricing and access

The tool appears to be free to access through the browser with no account requirement mentioned. Because it runs CLIent-side as a PWA, files may be processed locally, though this should be confirmed before handling sensitive material. Features, format support, and availability could change over time, so verify current behavior on the site itself.