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SRT Format Export

Export your captions in SubRip (SRT) format for use with video players and platforms.

About SRT Format​

SRT (SubRip) is a widely-supported subtitle format that includes:

  • Sequential numbering for each caption
  • Time codes for start and stop times
  • Caption text

Compatible with most video players and platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, and VLC.

Exporting to SRT​

To export your captions as SRT:

  1. Click the Export button in the caption editor
  2. Select "SRT" from the format list
  3. Choose whether to include speaker labels
  4. Click Export
  5. File downloads to your computer

SRT File Structure​

Each caption segment includes:

  • A sequence number
  • Start time --> End time (HH:MM:SS,mmm format)
  • Caption text
  • Blank line separator

Example:

1
00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,500
Hello and welcome to today's video

2
00:00:03,500 --> 00:00:07,200
We're going to talk about caption formats

Using SRT Files​

Common uses:

  • Upload to video platforms (YouTube, Vimeo)
  • Add to video files in editors
  • Play with video in media players
  • Distribute with video content

Platform compatibility: Most video platforms and players support SRT format without conversion.

SRT is the most widely-supported caption format.

Next Steps​

SRT is the safest choice for maximum compatibility!