What Are WebVTT Captions?

Quick Answer WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks) is a W3C standard caption and subtitle format that delivers timed text alongside video in modern streaming workflows. The format uses plain-text .vtt files with timecodes and cue payloads, supports UTF-8 encoding for multilingual content, and works natively with HTML5 video players, HLS, and DASH delivery. Wowza Streaming…