Convert TXT_QUICKTIME Subtitles to TXT Format

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About TXT_QUICKTIME

QuickTime Text, often called QTText, is Apple's native format for creating text tracks in QuickTime videos. It's a simple text file that can include timestamps and some basic styling descriptors using text-based tags. It was commonly used for adding subtitles, chapter markers, and other timed text to videos within the Apple ecosystem.

About TXT

A plain text (.txt) file is the simplest possible format, containing only raw text characters without any timing or styling information. When used in the context of subtitles, it typically represents a transcript of the audio. To be used as subtitles, this transcript would need to be processed by another tool to add the necessary timestamps to sync the text with the video.

TXT_QUICKTIME vs TXT

FeatureTXT_QUICKTIMETXT
Styling Supportfalsefalse
Positioning Supportfalsefalse
Animation Supportfalsefalse
Learning Curvebeginnerbeginner
Quality Rating21
Patent Statusproprietaryopen standard
Year Introduced19991963

Frequently Asked Questions

Does QuickTime Text work outside of Apple products?

Support for QTText is very limited outside of the Apple ecosystem. Players like VLC may have some support for it, but in general, it is not a portable format. For cross-platform compatibility, it's much better to use a universal format like SRT.

Can I style QuickTime Text subtitles?

Yes, QTText supports some basic text styling. You can add descriptors in the file header to define a font, size, and color, and use tags within the subtitle text to apply styles like bold or italic. However, the styling is much more limited than formats like VTT or ASS.

How can I turn a TXT transcript into an SRT file?

This process is called 'timing' or 'syncing'. It requires specialized software where you can load the video and the text file, and then go through the video, marking the start and end times for each line of dialogue. Many professional subtitle editors offer features to help with this process.

When is a plain TXT file useful?

A plain text file is very useful for creating a simple, readable transcript of a video for reference, for search engine optimization (SEO), or as the first step in a translation workflow before the text is timed.

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