SRT (SubRip Subtitle) is the most widely used subtitle format. It contains numbered subtitle entries with timestamps and text, making it compatible with virtually every video player and platform including YouTube, Vimeo, and VLC.

How accurate is the AI transcription?

Our AI transcription uses state-of-the-art speech recognition models that achieve high accuracy for clear audio. You can review and edit the transcript text before downloading to correct any mistakes.

What languages are supported?

The AI model automatically detects the spoken language and supports English and many other major languages. Language detection happens automatically during transcription.

Is there a limit on video length?

Videos up to 10 minutes and 500MB are supported. For longer videos, consider splitting them into segments using our Video Trimmer tool first.

Is this tool really free?

Yes, the SRT Generator is completely free to use. There are no watermarks, no sign-up requirements, and no hidden fees. Generated subtitle files are clean and ready to use.

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How to Generate SRT Subtitles

Upload Your Video

Drag and drop any video file (MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM). The video is sent for AI-powered speech recognition.

AI Transcription

Our AI transcribes the spoken audio into timed words. The process usually takes less than a minute.

Download SRT

Review the transcript, edit if needed, then download as SRT, VTT, or plain text. Ready for any video player.

Why Use Our SRT Generator?

AI-Powered Accuracy

State-of-the-art speech recognition models deliver high accuracy transcription with proper punctuation and capitalization. Edit the result before downloading if you spot any mistakes.

Multiple Formats (SRT/VTT/TXT)

Download subtitles in SRT for maximum compatibility, WebVTT for web players and HTML5 video, or plain text when you just need the transcript without timestamps.

Browser-First

Runs in your browser when supported, keeping the uploaded media on your device for the whole transcription workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Try the Editor

Our free online SRT subtitle generator uses advanced AI speech recognition to convert spoken audio in your videos into accurately timed subtitle files. The tool supports all major video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, and MKV. After uploading your video, the AI transcription engine automatically detects the spoken language and produces a complete transcript with word-level timestamps. You can review and edit the transcript text before downloading. The generator supports three output formats: SRT (SubRip Subtitle), the most widely used subtitle format compatible with YouTube, Vimeo, VLC, and virtually every video platform; WebVTT, the modern web standard used in HTML5 video players and streaming services; and plain text for when you just need the transcript without any timing information. SRT files use a simple numbered format with timestamps in HH:MM:SS,mmm notation, making them easy to edit manually if needed. Whether you need subtitles for accessibility, SEO, or reaching a multilingual audience, this tool generates production-ready subtitle files in seconds without requiring any software installation or account creation.

AI speech recognition

Upload your video or audio and AI transcribes the speech automatically, generating timestamps for every line.

Edit before you export

Review and correct any word or timestamp in the generated subtitles before downloading. The SRT file is yours to use in any video editor or platform.

Works in any language

The underlying Whisper model supports 99 languages and auto-detects the language from your audio.

How it works

Step 1

Upload your video or audio

Drop a video or audio file. Supported formats include MP4, MOV, MP3, WAV, and most common media types.

Step 2

Generate subtitles

AI transcribes the speech and generates timestamped subtitle lines. Review and edit any errors.

Step 3

Download the SRT file

Export your subtitles as a standard SRT file, ready to upload to YouTube, import into a video editor, or use on any platform that accepts SRT.

See it in action

Media upload with transcription progress indicator

AI transcribes speech automatically

Editable SRT timeline with timestamps and text

Edit before exporting

Frequently asked questions

What is an SRT file?

SRT (SubRip Subtitle) is the most widely supported subtitle format. It's a plain text file containing subtitle lines with start and end timestamps. Supported by YouTube, Vimeo, most video editors, and streaming platforms.

What's the difference between this and the Transcribe tool?

The SRT Generator is focused specifically on producing an SRT subtitle file. The Transcribe tool gives you a full editable transcript and lets you export as SRT, VTT, or plain text. For SRT specifically, both work — the SRT Generator is the faster path.

Is it free?

Yes. Generating SRT files is free. Premium server transcription (faster, higher accuracy) uses credits.

How many languages are supported?

The Whisper model supports 99 languages and auto-detects the language from your audio. Accuracy is highest for English.

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