Why VTT for web integration
An HTML5 video player natively recognizes a VTT file, with no plugin or extra library: you just reference it in the page and the viewer can turn subtitles on or off.
Accessibility
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VTT (WebVTT, Web Video Text Tracks) is a subtitle format built for the web. Like SRT, it pairs text with a time range, but it's natively recognized by the <track> element in HTML5 video players and supports on-screen positioning.
VTT with Videas
The Videas player — embedded on a site, a channel, or a page — natively uses VTT to display the subtitles Scribe generates. You can also export your subtitles as VTT to reuse on another HTML5 player.
Frequently asked questions
What does VTT mean?+
VTT stands for WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks): a web subtitle format, natively recognized by HTML5 video players.
What's the difference between VTT and SRT?+
VTT is a web standard, read natively by the HTML5 video element. SRT is older and more universally supported by editing software, but needs a player that knows how to interpret it.
Can I export my subtitles as VTT from Videas?+
Yes, individually or in bulk, the same way as SRT.
Does the Videas player use VTT?+
Yes. Subtitles generated by Scribe publish directly to the Videas player in VTT format, with no file to export or import.