THE SUBTITLE FIELD GUIDE / 02

SRT subtitles.
Simple files, precise timing.

Create an SRT file with our AI subtitle generator, then review the words and timestamps before you publish. SRT is a plain-text format: you can reopen it in a subtitle editor without depending on this website.

How to generate an SRT file

1. Choose a recording you own or have permission to process.
2. Check the AI credit quote and sign in to generate a timed draft.
3. Play the recording, correct names, and adjust each cue's start and end.
4. Select SRT and download. No export watermark is added.
5. Upload the subtitle file alongside the matching video on your destination platform.

What an SRT cue looks like

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00:00:01,200 --> 00:00:04,500
Every story deserves to be understood.

The first line is the sequence number. The second gives start and end times. Text follows, and a blank line separates the next cue. Keep each end later than its start and avoid unintended overlaps.

Make your captions comfortable to read

Short lines are easier to follow on small screens. The editor flags lines longer than 42 characters and reading speeds above 20 non-space characters per second as review suggestions. These are adjustable editorial decisions, not an accessibility certification. Language, audience, and video context all matter.

Why does my SRT look different from the preview?

SRT exports from this workspace keep words and timing, not the selected font, background, or placement. Your player controls the appearance. For styled text, consider ASS; for always-visible captions, render a captioned video. Compare all export formats.

Already have subtitles?

Import an existing SRT or VTT file to correct timing and text without an AI charge. Attach the original recording for playback, make your edits, and export a new SRT.