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Convert CapCut to SRT

CapCut has no subtitle export — but your captions live in the project's draft_content.json. Drop it here and download them as SRT.

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How to convert CapCut to SRT

Convert CapCut to SRT online. CapCut doesn't export subtitle files — but every caption you wrote or auto-generated is stored in the project's draft_content.json. CutConvert reads that draft directly (CapCut desktop and JianYing alike) and writes a clean, numbered SRT with every caption at its exact time.

  1. Find your draft_content.json

    On CapCut desktop, each project has a folder containing draft_content.json — typically under CapCut's User Data > Projects > com.lveditor.draft; sort the folders by date modified to find your latest project. The full walkthrough is in the CapCut export guide.

  2. Drop it here and convert

    The converter finds the text tracks in the draft, joins each caption to its timing, and writes the SRT. Video, audio, and effects in the draft are ignored — only the captions come out.

  3. Download your result

    Download the converted file instantly — or a single ZIP archive when you convert a batch of files.

CapCut draft and SRT subtitles, explained

A CapCut draft is the whole project — every clip reference, effect, and sticker — which is why draft files run big even when the captions are a few kilobytes. This converter reads only what matters: the text tracks (type "text"), joined to their materials by id, with timing converted from CapCut's microseconds to SRT's milliseconds. Styled caption content is unwrapped to its plain text; auto-captions and manual text both come through. The format support was verified against real drafts generated with the library CapCut itself accepts projects from. Note the honest limitation: this reads CapCut desktop (and JianYing) project drafts — captions from the mobile app need the project synced to desktop first.

CapCut has no subtitle export — but your captions live in the project's draft_content.json. Drop it here and download them as SRT. It is free to start, encrypted in transit, and converts a whole batch into one ZIP — sign in when you need large, high-volume jobs.

CapCut to SRT FAQ

Where is draft_content.json on my computer?

CapCut desktop keeps one per project: on Windows under AppData\Local\CapCut\User Data\Projects\com.lveditor.draft, on Mac under ~/Movies/CapCut/User Data/Projects/com.lveditor.draft. Each project is a folder — sort by date modified and look inside for draft_content.json. Step-by-step, with screenshots of what to look for, in the guide.

Why can't CapCut just export an SRT?

CapCut (free and Pro) has no subtitle-file export — captions render into the video or stay in the project. Reading the draft file is the way to get them out as a file, and that is exactly what this converter does.

Does it work with auto-captions?

Yes — auto-generated captions and manually typed text both live in the draft's text tracks and both convert, with their exact timing.

Why is my draft file so large?

The draft describes your entire project — clips, effects, keyframes — not just captions. A long or effect-heavy edit can push the file past the free size cap even though the captions themselves are tiny; the paid tiers cover drafts up to 15 MB, and bigger ones convert in the browser on Studio.

Does this work for CapCut mobile projects?

Directly, no — mobile drafts live on the phone. Sync or open the project in CapCut desktop first, then grab draft_content.json from the desktop project folder.

Can I get VTT or a Word document instead of SRT?

Yes — the JSON to VTT and JSON to Word converters read the same drafts. SRT is the right choice for editing software and most platforms; VTT for web players.

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EDL, SRT, Avid caption TXT, and Premiere transcript JSON — with speakers, frame rates, and timecode handled the way post expects.

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Where are my files processed?

Your files are uploaded over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection and converted on CutConvert’s servers, then handed straight back to you as a download. We never sell or share your media.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Small, everyday batches are free to convert. For large or high-volume jobs you’ll create an account and upgrade — which keeps the free tier fast for everyone.

What do I get when I convert multiple files?

Drop several files and you get back one ZIP archive containing every converted file. Convert a single file and you simply get that one file — no unnecessary ZIP.

Which formats are supported?

You can convert EDL to CSV; SRT and VTT subtitles to each other and to plain text; SRT, TXT, and DOCX/DOC transcripts to Premiere Pro transcript JSON; SRT to Avid Media Composer caption TXT; and Premiere Pro .prtranscript exports to SRT, VTT, or text — with speaker labels preserved. More post-production formats are on the way.

Can I pick a frame rate?

Yes. For EDL and Avid caption output you can choose 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, or 30 fps, or let CutConvert auto-detect it from your source.