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MOV to VTT

MOV to VTT, iPhone video to WebVTT captions

Turn a MOV video from an iPhone or QuickTime into a VTT (WebVTT) caption file on your own computer. SnailText reads the audio, transcribes the speech, and writes the VTT - no upload, no per-minute meter.

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Convert MOV to a VTT caption file

MOV is the video format from iPhones and QuickTime. If you shot a video on an iPhone and want to add web captions for YouTube or an HTML5 player, VTT is the format you need. SnailText extracts the audio, transcribes the speech, and writes a phrase-level VTT, all on your machine.

You get a standard .vtt file, not captions burned into the video, so they stay editable and work across any web player.

How to convert MOV to VTT

  1. Open the Transcribe files screen in SnailText.
  2. Add your MOV video (or a folder of videos).
  3. Choose VTT as the output before you run it.
  4. Run it. The .vtt file is saved next to your video.

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MOV to VTT free, without uploading the video

Online MOV-to-VTT tools upload your video to a server. SnailText does it locally: the video stays on your machine, there is no length limit, and no watermark. MOV uses a one-time codec pack the app downloads for you, then runs offline.

If you need SRT instead of VTT, the MOV to SRT page covers that.

MOV to VTT FAQ

How do I convert an iPhone MOV to VTT?
Transfer the MOV to your computer, open SnailText, go to Transcribe files, add the MOV, choose VTT, and run it. SnailText generates the VTT locally - nothing is uploaded. MOV uses a one-time codec pack the app downloads for you.
What is VTT and why use it for MOV instead of SRT?
VTT (WebVTT) is the web caption standard, used by HTML5 video players, YouTube, and streaming platforms. If you are uploading the video to the web, VTT is usually the right format. SRT is better for media players and editing tools. SnailText exports both.
Can I generate VTT from a MOV on Windows?
Yes. MOV is an Apple format, but SnailText reads it on both Mac and Windows, so you can generate VTT captions from an iPhone or QuickTime video on a Windows PC without converting it first.
Does SnailText burn the subtitles into the video when I use MOV to VTT?
No. SnailText writes a separate VTT file and does not hardcode captions into the video. That keeps the subtitles editable and lets you attach them in any player or editor. If you want them burned in, overlay the file in a video editor afterward.

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Generate a VTT from your MOV

Free local subtitle generation, no account needed. VTT files on Mac and Windows.

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