SBV → JSON
Convert SBV to JSON
Free online SBV to JSON subtitle converter. Transform SubViewer (.sbv) files to JSON (.json) format instantly in your browser. No upload required.
Format Comparison
| SBV | JSON | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | SubViewer | JSON |
| Extension | .sbv | .json |
| Category | text | data |
| Key Features | Compact format, YouTube native support, No sequence numbers needed, Simple timestamp syntax | Structured data, Multiple timing formats, API-ready, Machine-readable |
| Common Uses | YouTube captions, Google Video, Quick subtitle creation | API integration, Custom pipelines, Programmatic processing, Data interchange |
| Limitations | No formatting support, No positioning, Limited tool support outside Google | Not a playback format, No standard schema, Requires custom import |
How to Convert SBV to JSON
- 1
Open the subtitle converter
Go to the Subtitle Tool and select your source SBV file by pasting the text or uploading the .sbv file.
- 2
Set your framerate
Choose the framerate that matches your video (e.g., 23.976, 25, 29.97). This ensures frame-accurate timestamp conversion.
- 3
Select JSON as output format
Choose JSON (.json) from the output format dropdown.
- 4
Download your converted file
Click the download button to save your converted JSON file. You can also copy the output text directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert SBV to JSON?
Upload or paste your SubViewer (.sbv) file into the converter, select JSON as the output format, and click Convert. The tool processes everything in your browser — no file uploads to a server.
What is the difference between SBV and JSON?
SBV is sbv (subviewer) is a simple subtitle format commonly used for youtube captions. JSON is json export provides subtitle data as structured objects with all timing formats (frames, milliseconds, timecodes) — ideal for programmatic processing and api integration. They differ in features like compact format (SBV) versus structured data (JSON).
Is the SBV to JSON converter free?
Yes, completely free with no limits. The converter runs entirely in your browser using the timecodes library — no server processing, no sign-up, no watermarks.
Will I lose formatting when converting from SBV to JSON?
JSON has some limitations: not a playback format. Timing accuracy is preserved using frame-based conversion through the timecodes library, but format-specific features like compact format and youtube native support may not carry over.