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Basic information about SRT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SRT(*.SRT or *.srt), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SRT file yourself.

There are 6 file types using the SRT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SRT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SRT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SRT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SRT file?
  • How to open a SRT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SRT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SRT file?
  • How to convert SRT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SRT file format?


1.Detail information about SRT file extension: SubRip Subtitle File

File type SubRip Subtitle File Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description SRT file is a SubRip Subtitle File. An SRT file is a subtitle file saved in the SubRip file format. It is supported by several video formats such as DivX and DVD and used by various video playback programs. SRT files contain subtitle information, which includes the sequential number of subtitles, start and end timecode, subtitle text.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SRT files

Windows
MPlayer
BS.Player
CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Ultra
CyberLink PowerDVD 17
Microsoft Windows Media Player with VobSub plugin
VideoLAN VLC media player
Media Player Classic
Aegisub
Jubler
Any text editor
Gaupol Subtitle Editor
KMPlayer
SubRip
Subtitle Edit
Subtitle Workshop
SubtitleCreator
URUworks Subtitle Workshop

macOS
MPlayer
SubCleaner
Aegisub
Sears
VideoLAN VLC media player
Any text editor
Jubler subtitle editor
Subs Factory

Linux
MPlayer
Aegisub
VideoLAN VLC media player
Any text editor
Gnome Subtitles
Subtitle Editor

Android
J2 Interactive MX Player

iOS
olimsoft OPlayer


2.Detail information about SRT file extension: Skymap Data File

File type Skymap Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SRT file is a Skymap Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SRT files

Windows
SkyMap


3.Detail information about SRT file extension: Omron CX-Supervisor File

File type Omron CX-Supervisor File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SRT file is a Omron CX-Supervisor File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SRT files


4.Detail information about SRT file extension: Siemens C60 Mobile Phone Sound File

File type Siemens C60 Mobile Phone Sound File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SRT file is a Siemens C60 Mobile Phone Sound File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SRT files


5.Detail information about SRT file extension: Sagem Ringtone Format

File type Sagem Ringtone Format Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SRT file is a Sagem Ringtone Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SRT files


6.Detail information about SRT file extension: WebSRT Movie Subtitle File Format

File type WebSRT Movie Subtitle File Format Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SRT file is a WebSRT Movie Subtitle File Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SRT files

Windows
NotePad++ text editor
Swift Create

macOS
TextEdit

Linux
gedit



How to convert SRT files to another file format?

There are 18 records in our database eligible for SRT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SRT to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to SRT file format?

There are 22 records in our database eligible for another files to SRT file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to SRT conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a SRT file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SRT”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SRT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SRT file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of SRT files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a SRT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SRT file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SRT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SRT file is damaged.
  • Whether the SRT file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SRT file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SRT file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SRT file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SRT file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SRT file.

If the SRT file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.