Export formats

Export transcripts in the right format

After transcription, download your transcript as TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, or VTT. Start with the format guides below, then use the comparison pages for decisions like VTT vs DOCX or SRT vs VTT vs TXT.

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All export options

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TXT.txt

Plain text

Universal plain-text transcript with no styling, ideal for copy/paste and indexing.

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DOCX.docx

Word document

Editable Word document format for collaboration, comments, and revisions.

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PDF.pdf

PDF document

Fixed-layout transcript for sharing, archiving, and printing.

View PDF guide
SRT.srt

SubRip (SRT)

Universal subtitle file with numbered cues and timecodes.

View SRT guide
VTT.vtt

WebVTT

Web caption format for HTML5 video with cue timing and optional styling.

View VTT guide

Common export decisions

Direct paths to the evergreen guides behind the biggest export questions.

VTT vs DOCX

Use VTT for timed captions and DOCX for editable transcripts. Helpful if you are comparing VTT to DOCX or DOCX to VTT workflows.

Compare VTT and DOCX

SRT vs VTT vs TXT

Choose between broad caption support, web-native captions, or plain text reading and search.

Compare SRT, VTT, and TXT

Single-format guides

Need specifics on one file type? Start with the VTT and DOCX export guides, then branch into the rest of the library.

Compare formats

Not sure which export to use? Compare formats side by side.

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Use cases

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Blog

Tips and updates on transcription workflows and exports.

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  • Export to TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT