Subtitle CSV Converter

Subtitle CSV conversion is useful when captions need spreadsheet editing, translation, QA review, bulk cleanup, or collaboration with non-video tools. CSV rows make it easier to filter, sort, proofread, and hand off timed text.

The CSV columns are index,start,end,text. Convert SRT or WebVTT to CSV, edit the text in a spreadsheet, then convert CSV back to SRT or VTT while keeping timing intact.

Editing subtitle CSV safely

Keep each start time, end time, and caption text on the same row. Spreadsheet applications may reformat timestamps or strip leading zeros, so import timing columns as text when possible. Commas, quotes, and line breaks inside captions are escaped in the generated CSV.

Conversion workflow

1. Paste or load SRT or WebVTT and export the generated CSV.
2. Edit caption text while preserving the four-column structure.
3. Paste the CSV back, choose SRT or VTT, and preview timing in the target player.

Related tools: SRT to VTT · SRT Time Shifter