How to do it, step by step
- Select the video (or a ZIP that contains it).
- Choose the subtitle track in the list (for MKV, the name and language appear).
- Click Extract selected track.
- Choose the output format and download.
When this is useful
Take the subtitles from an MKV to use in another player
Many MKVs carry several language tracks.
Reuse a video’s subtitles as text
Extract and convert to TXT or Markdown.
Tips for a good result
- Videos of up to 2 GB; the reading does not load the whole video into memory.
- The downloaded file takes the video’s name, the language and the track number, for example movie-by-track-2.srt.
- After extracting, the Input box shows the subtitles as JSON (start and end in seconds and text): it is just the internal form; the Output carries the chosen format.
- If the video has no subtitles, to create some use WebFaz Transcription.
What this tool does not do
- MKV: UTF-8, ASS/SSA and WebVTT tracks. MP4 and MOV: tx3g and WebVTT tracks.
- Fragmented MP4 is not supported.
- Subtitles burned into the video picture and image-based tracks require OCR and cannot be extracted.
- If the video has no subtitle track, the app warns you.
- The app does not download subtitles from links or transcribe the audio.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the video sent anywhere?
- No. The app reads the file in your browser.
- And if the video has several subtitle tracks?
- A list with all the tracks appears and you choose which to extract. In MKV, the list shows name and language.
- Can I open a ZIP?
- Yes. The app lists the subtitle files and videos inside the ZIP for you to choose.
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Text written by Marcelo Amantino · updated October 18, 2026 · who we are