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Convert any plain text into properly formatted SRT subtitle files with automatic timestamps. Our Text to SRT Converter is the easiest way to create professional subtitle files for your videos — no software installation, no sign-up required.
SRT (SubRip Text) is the most widely used subtitle format in the world. An SRT file contains numbered subtitle blocks, each with a timestamp range and the text to be displayed. The format looks like this:
1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000 This is the first subtitle block. 2 00:00:04,500 --> 00:00:08,000 And this is the second one.
SRT — Universal compatibility. Works with YouTube, VLC, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and almost every video platform. Best for most use cases.
VTT (WebVTT) — The HTML5 web standard. Required for some web players and streaming services. Supports CSS styling and positioning.
ASS/SSA — Advanced SubStation Alpha. Supports complex styling, fonts, colors, and animations. Used primarily in anime fansubbing and advanced video production.
SRT timestamps follow the format HH:MM:SS,mmm (hours:minutes:seconds,milliseconds). For example, 00:01:30,500 represents 1 minute, 30 seconds, and 500 milliseconds. The start and end times are separated by an arrow: 00:01:30,500 --> 00:01:35,000.
Yes. YouTube supports SRT files as captions. Go to YouTube Studio, select your video, click "Subtitles", then "Add Language" and upload your .srt file. Adding subtitles improves your video's SEO, accessibility, and reach.
Always use UTF-8 encoding for SRT files. This ensures proper display of special characters, accents, and non-Latin scripts. Our converter generates UTF-8 encoded files by default.
The industry standard is a maximum of 42 characters per line, with no more than 2 lines per subtitle block. This ensures readability across different screen sizes and devices.
TikTok and Instagram don't directly support SRT file uploads, but you can use video editors like CapCut, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve to burn the subtitles into your video before uploading.