Subtitle Export Formats Explained: SRT, VTT, ASS, JSON, Markdown, and TXT

SnapVee Subtitle Transcription keeps source, translated, and bilingual results connected to the same timeline. After review, choose the export format that matches the next step.

Available export formats

Format	Best fit
SRT	Standard subtitle delivery for editors and media players
VTT	Web caption workflows and browser-based video players
ASS	Styled subtitle workflows that need richer formatting support
JSON	Structured data handoff and custom processing
Markdown	Notes, documentation, review, and knowledge-base reuse
TXT	Plain-text review and lightweight copy workflows

The exact export options depend on the current view. Subtitle, transcript, speaker, and script views expose the formats that fit their content.

Review before exporting

1. Correct obvious source-transcript mistakes.
2. Compare source and translated lines in bilingual mode.
3. Check names, products, numbers, and technical terms.
4. Confirm that timestamps match the spoken segment.
5. Remove overlaps and lines that are too long to read.
6. Save changes before exporting.

Which file should you choose?

Use SRT as the practical default when a video editor or player needs captions. Use VTT for browser playback. Use ASS only when styled-caption support matters. Export Markdown or TXT when the transcript belongs in docs, review notes, or a content-reuse workflow. Use JSON when another tool needs structured subtitle data.

Keep a review copy

For publishing work, keep a Markdown or TXT review copy alongside the subtitle file. It is easier to search, annotate, and hand off than a timed subtitle file alone.

Quick answer

Choose SRT for standard captions, VTT for web captions, ASS for styled subtitles, JSON for structured data, Markdown for reusable notes, and TXT for plain text. Save edits before exporting.

Related guides:

• How to Translate Subtitles with Bilingual QA
• Subtitle Transcription Guide
• Long Video Processing Checklist