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ASS to Text Extractor

Extract plain dialogue text from ASS/SSA subtitle files, removing tags, formatting, and metadata.

Extracting the dialogue from styled ASS subtitles by hand means reading through tags and formatting commands. This extractor returns only the plain dialogue text, stripping inline override blocks, Script Info, Styles, and Comment lines. It is perfect for transcripts and reference notes, and extraction runs locally in your browser.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about ass to text extractor.

Are inline override tags removed?

Yes. Blocks like {\i1} and {\pos(...)} are stripped from the dialogue, leaving only readable plain text for your transcript.

Can I use this to build a script?

Definitely. The output is a clean dialogue transcript with one cue per paragraph, ideal for scripts, quotes, translations, or searchable archives.

How are line breaks handled?

ASS backslash-N sequences become real line breaks in the output, and cues are separated by blank lines so speakers are easy to follow.

Is timing included in the text output?

No. The extractor keeps only dialogue text; cue numbers and timestamps are deliberately dropped to produce a pure transcript.

Does it handle comments and headers?

Yes. Script Info, Styles, and Comment lines in the Events section are ignored, so only actual dialogue reaches the output.

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