A VTT (WebVTT) file is a text file format used for captions and subtitles in HTML5 videos. WebVTT stands for Web Video Text Tracks, and it is a standard format for displaying timed text in web videos. VTT files can include information about the timing, positioning, and content of captions or subtitles.
How to open a VTT file:
1. Text Editors:
- VTT files are plain text files, and you can open them with any text editor. Common text editors include Notepad (Windows), TextEdit (Mac), or any code editor like Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, or Atom.
2. Web Browsers:
- You can open VTT files in web browsers to view the captions or subtitles. Simply drag the VTT file onto an open browser window, or use the browser’s “Open File” option.
Programs that may open VTT files:
1. Video Players:
- Some video players, particularly those designed for web-based playback, may support the direct loading of VTT subtitle files. This is common in HTML5 video players.
2. Media Players with Subtitle Support:
- Media players like VLC Media Player, MPC-HC (Media Player Classic – Home Cinema), or PotPlayer often support loading external subtitle files, including VTT files.
3. Web Development Tools:
- Web development tools like browsers’ built-in developer tools may be used to inspect and validate VTT files during web development.