SRT to SBV Converter

You need subtitles in SBV — the compact format YouTube once used for caption uploads. It is deceptively simple: a single line holding the start,end pair (with periods, not commas), the text underneath, and a blank line before the next entry. No cue numbers, no arrows.

The SRT to SBV Converter reshapes your timed SRT into exactly that shape. It rewrites each timestamp from HH:MM:SS,mmm to H:MM:SS.mmm, joins the pair with a comma on one line, keeps your multi-line text, drops the SRT numbering, and separates entries with blank lines. The result is ready for any SBV-consuming tool.

• Timestamp remap: SRT HH:MM:SS,mmm becomes SBV H:MM:SS.mmm.
• Pair format: start,end on one line, no arrows, no numbering.
• Multi-line text: wrapped subtitle lines are preserved.
• Blank-line separation: entries split cleanly for SBV parsers.
• One-click copy/download: grab the .sbv or save it directly.
• Private: runs entirely in your browser, no uploads.

1. Paste your SRT into the box (sample data is preloaded so you can test instantly).
2. Click Convert to SBV — the YouTube-style file appears on the right.
3. Copy or download the .sbv and use it in your SBV workflow.

Example 1 — Legacy YouTube captions. An older upload tool only accepts SBV; convert and submit.

Example 2 — SubViewer pipeline. Your caption system ingests SBV; flatten the SRT first.

Example 3 — Quick preview. You want the minimal two-line-per-cue shape for a quick check.

• Format-correct: produces valid SBV with the right timestamp style.
• No manual rewrite: numbering and delimiters handled for you.
• Lossless content: wording and timing preserved.
• Fast: convert a full file in one click.
• Private: subtitle text never leaves the browser.