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TXT vs SRT: Which Transcript Format Should You Use?
AAAI Tools provides two practical outputs: TXT and SRT. Both are text-based, but they solve different problems. Choosing the right format depends on whether you need readable notes or time-coded captions.
Use TXT for reading and editing
TXT is a plain text transcript. It is easy to open, copy, search, and paste into notes, documents, emails, or content drafts. Use TXT when your main goal is to understand what was said, extract quotes, write summaries, or keep a record of a short recording.
Use SRT for subtitles
SRT includes both text and timing information. Each caption block has a start time, end time, and caption text. Use SRT when you want captions to appear at the right moment in a video player, editor, or publishing platform.
Why both formats are useful
A creator might use TXT to draft a blog post from a recorded explanation and use SRT to publish captions with the matching video. A teacher might use TXT for study notes and SRT for accessible course clips. The same recording can support different workflows.
Review both outputs
Automated transcripts can contain mistakes. TXT files may need punctuation cleanup, and SRT files may need timing adjustments. Review the output carefully before sharing it with an audience.