Convert VTT to JSON
Transform WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks) (.vtt) subtitle files to JSON Array (.json) format
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Supported: .vtt files (max 10MB)
Why Convert VTT to JSON?
Converting from WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks) to JSON Array gives you access to JSON's unique features and capabilities. Programmatic subtitle format for developers and API integrations
Standard JSON format perfect for APIs, web apps, and programmatic access.
Works seamlessly with JavaScript, Python, and all modern programming languages.
Clean key-value pairs for timing, text, and metadata in a readable structure.
Ideal for REST APIs, databases, and automated subtitle processing pipelines.
Common Use Cases
- Web applications - Use subtitle data in React, Vue, Angular, or any JavaScript framework
- API development - Build subtitle APIs and web services with structured data
- Data processing - Analyze, transform, or manipulate subtitle data programmatically
- Database storage - Store subtitles in MongoDB, PostgreSQL JSON columns, or NoSQL databases
VTT vs JSON: Key Differences
| Feature | VTT | JSON |
|---|---|---|
| Format Type | Plain text | Structured data |
| Time Format | HH:MM:SS.mmm | Milliseconds or HH:MM:SS |
| Header | WEBVTT | JSON array |
| Styling | Full CSS support | Metadata only |
| Positioning | Full control | Data fields |
| File Size | Small to medium | Medium |
| Compatibility | Web browsers | APIs and developers |
How the Conversion Works
Our VTT to JSON converter automatically handles all the technical differences between formats:
- Parses VTT file structure and extracts subtitle data
- Converts time codes from VTT to JSON format
- Preserves all subtitle text and timing information
- Maintains proper character encoding (UTF-8)
- Generates valid JSON file ready for use
Need the reverse?
Convert JSON Array files back to WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks) format
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