Converted in your browser

ASS subtitles to Plain text Converter

ASS subtitles cues are parsed by subtitle-ir and serialized as Plain text for ass-to-txt.

Free anonymous limits

Free without signing in: 10 server conversions per day, 10 MB each. Browser-only conversions stay on this device and do not count against server limits.

Need bigger files or batch? →API access →

Supported formats

.ass, .ssa → .txt

Conversion engine

subtitle-ir

Encrypted in transitDeleted within 24 hData formats stay in browser10 free today

10 free today · See pricing →

Pair-specific

Features & use cases

Features

ASS subtitles cues are parsed by subtitle-ir and serialized as Plain text for ass-to-txt.
Cue start and end times are normalized to millisecond precision; SRT commas and VTT periods are converted as needed.
ASS styling, karaoke tags, positioning, margins, fonts, and effects are stripped or reduced to default dialogue lines.
Plain text output drops all timing and cue numbers, leaving only subtitle text in reading order.

Use cases

Prepare ASS files for tools that expect TXT.
Create reviewable samples for support tickets, tests, and data handoffs.
Batch recurring file chores while keeping warnings attached to each output.
Normalize partner or archive files without installing desktop conversion software.

See real results

Original

Orders.xlsx

Orders

Order ID	Customer	Total	Paid	Ship date
1001	Northwind Ops	1294.50	TRUE	2026-09-03
1002	Atlas Finance	488.75	FALSE	2026-09-04
1003	Studio Blue	73.10	TRUE	2026-09-05

Sheet tab: Orders

Converted

Pretty preview

Order ID,Customer,Total,Paid,Ship date
1001,Northwind Ops,1294.5,true,2026-09-03
1002,Atlas Finance,488.75,false,2026-09-04
1003,Studio Blue,73.1,true,2026-09-05

3 rows

values only

0.4 s

in-browser

Try this conversion

What actually changes

ASS subtitles cues are parsed by subtitle-ir and serialized as Plain text for ass-to-txt.

Cue start and end times are normalized to millisecond precision; SRT commas and VTT periods are converted as needed.

ASS styling, karaoke tags, positioning, margins, fonts, and effects are stripped or reduced to default dialogue lines.

Plain text output drops all timing and cue numbers, leaving only subtitle text in reading order.

The destination subtitle file is valid for common players, but advanced source styling may not survive.

Example

input

1
00:00:01,200 --> 00:00:03,400
Welcome back

output

WEBVTT

00:00:01.200 --> 00:00:03.400
Welcome back

Do it in code

cli

ffmpeg -i input.ass output.txt

FAQ

Is timing precision preserved?

Times are normalized to milliseconds. ASS centiseconds become millisecond timestamps with padded precision.

Will ASS styles survive?

No. Dialogue text and timing survive, but style tags, positioning, fonts, and effects are simplified.

What schema does CSV use?

CSV schema applies on subtitle-to-CSV pages.

What schema does JSON use?

JSON schema applies on subtitle-to-JSON pages.

Can I edit the output in a subtitle tool?

Yes for SRT, VTT, and ASS outputs, but review styling and positioning if the source used advanced features.

Related conversions

CSV to TXT TSV to TXT JSON to TXT JSONL to TXT YAML to TXT XML to TXT XLSX to TXT XLS to TXT ODS to TXT

Everything you need

Browser-first privacy

CSV, JSON, XML, YAML, XLSX, and table conversions run locally when the source and target formats support it.

Warnings, not surprises

Formula drops, flattened arrays, sheet selection, and layout changes are surfaced as conversion warnings.

Batch and zip

Queue multiple files, download individual results, or package them into a zip for handoff.

API, CLI, MCP

Convert from browsers, scripts, automations, and AI assistants with the same warnings and outputs.

Team workspaces

Shared history, API keys, limits, and retention settings keep production conversions controlled.

Retention you control

Browser files never upload; server inputs auto-delete within 24 hours and outputs follow workspace retention.

Comparison

Why teams switch

Decision point

FileTypeConverters

Upload-only converters

Where data files are processed

CSV, JSON, YAML, XML, and spreadsheet files can convert in your browser.

Most tools upload every file to their servers first.

What you learn about fidelity

Warnings call out flattened arrays, dropped formulas, selected sheets, and layout changes.

Downloaded files often arrive with no explanation of what changed.

Batch + zip

Batch files and download individual results or one zip.

Batching is often paid-only or missing.

API, CLI, and MCP

Use the web app, automation, or an AI assistant with the same conversion behavior.

Many converters are web-form only.

Retention control

Browser files never upload; server inputs are deleted within 24 hours.

Retention is usually unclear or not configurable.

Price

Start with free browser conversion and clear paid limits.

Limits are often hidden behind upload steps or subscriptions.

Where data files are processed

FileTypeConverters: CSV, JSON, YAML, XML, and spreadsheet files can convert in your browser.

Upload-only converters: Most tools upload every file to their servers first.

What you learn about fidelity

FileTypeConverters: Warnings call out flattened arrays, dropped formulas, selected sheets, and layout changes.

Upload-only converters: Downloaded files often arrive with no explanation of what changed.

Batch + zip

FileTypeConverters: Batch files and download individual results or one zip.

Upload-only converters: Batching is often paid-only or missing.

API, CLI, and MCP

FileTypeConverters: Use the web app, automation, or an AI assistant with the same conversion behavior.

Upload-only converters: Many converters are web-form only.

Retention control

FileTypeConverters: Browser files never upload; server inputs are deleted within 24 hours.

Upload-only converters: Retention is usually unclear or not configurable.

Price

FileTypeConverters: Start with free browser conversion and clear paid limits.

Upload-only converters: Limits are often hidden behind upload steps or subscriptions.

Choose your plan

Free

$0/mo

50 conversions/month

50 conversions/mo
25 MB max file
No signup required

Get started

Starter

POPULAR

$8.99/mo

For regular conversion work

2-day trial for paid plans

500 conversions/mo
100 MB max file
API + MCP

Start free trial

Pro

$29.99/mo

For heavy teams

5,000 conversions/mo
1 GB max file
API + MCP

Start free trial