Convert SBV to SRT
Convert YouTube SBV caption files to SRT in your browser. Free, instant, private — no upload or signup, batch supported.
SBV is the caption format YouTube Studio exports, and almost nothing else reads it. Its timing lines look deceptively similar to other formats — two timestamps separated by a comma, no arrow — which is why generic converters mangle it. Subtitle Doctor parses the "0:00:01.000,0:00:04.000" pair form directly and emits standard SRT that any player, TV or editor accepts.
Worth knowing
- SBV separates start and end with a comma and no "-->" arrow; the comma is between timestamps, not before milliseconds as in SRT.
- SBV hour fields are single-digit ("0:00:01.000"); SRT is zero-padded ("00:00:01,000").
- SBV has no cue numbering; SRT numbering is generated during conversion.
- YouTube SBV exports have no styling at all, so this conversion is always lossless.
FAQ
How do I get the SBV file out of YouTube in the first place?
In YouTube Studio open Subtitles, pick the language track, then use the three-dot menu → Download. YouTube offers .sbv (its native form), which you can convert here to use anywhere.
Can I go the other way, SRT to SBV?
You rarely need to — YouTube accepts SRT uploads directly. If you do need SBV output, the converter on the home page can target it.