MP4 to VTT Converter
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Convert MP4 to VTT online
Use this MP4 to VTT converter to turn MP4 files into VTT right in your browser — ideal for web video captions and HTML5 players. VTT is valued for being built for the web, while MP4 comes with a tradeoff: lossy compression.
When should you convert MP4 to VTT?
- To get VTT's built-in advantage: built for the web
- To move past MP4's common limitation: lossy compression
- To open your files in apps that prefer VTT
- To share VTT files more easily
About MP4 and VTT files
MP4 video
Strengths
- plays almost everywhere
- good quality-to-size
- widely supported
Limitations
- lossy compression
- less flexible than MKV
WebVTT subtitle
Strengths
- built for the web
- supports basic styling
Limitations
- less common offline
MP4 vs VTT
| Format | MP4 | VTT |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | — |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | streaming and sharing and playback on any device | web video captions and HTML5 players |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this MP4 to VTT converter free?
- Yes. You can convert MP4 to VTT online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
- Why convert to VTT instead of staying with MP4?
- VTT is known for being built for the web — that's what you gain by converting instead of keeping the MP4 file.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple MP4 files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.