SRT Format: Subtitles for Video Editing

SRT (SubRip Subtitle) is the most widely supported subtitle format for video editing. Use it to add subtitles to your videos in any professional video editor.

What is SRT?

SRT is a plain text file containing numbered subtitle entries with timestamps and text. Each entry shows when the subtitle should appear and disappear on screen.

1
00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,230
Hello everyone and welcome to today's podcast.

2
00:00:05,230 --> 00:00:09,450
Thank you for having me. It's great to be here.

3
00:00:09,450 --> 00:00:15,120
Let's dive right into the topic of AI transcription.

Compatible Software

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Final Cut Pro
• DaVinci Resolve
• Sony Vegas
• iMovie
• Camtasia
• VLC Media Player
• YouTube Studio
• Vimeo

How to Use SRT Files

1. 1Export your transcription as SRT format
2. 2Open your video editor
3. 3Import the SRT file as subtitles/captions
4. 4The editor automatically syncs subtitles to timestamps
5. 5Customize subtitle appearance (font, size, color)
6. 6Export your video with embedded subtitles

Time Format

SRT uses the format HH:MM:SS,mmm (hours:minutes:seconds,milliseconds) with comma as decimal separator.

Uploading to YouTube

You can upload SRT files directly to YouTube:

1. 1Go to YouTube Studio
2. 2Select your video
3. 3Click "Subtitles" in the left menu
4. 4Click "Upload file" → "With timing"
5. 5Upload your SRT file
6. 6YouTube automatically syncs subtitles

Character Encoding

All SRT files are exported in UTF-8 encoding, ensuring compatibility with international characters and emoji.