Which subtitle files can I upload?
This workflow accepts SRT, VTT, ASS and SBV subtitle files.
SUBTITLES → ARABIC
Translate Subtitles to Arabic
Turn an existing subtitle track into an Arabic version while keeping the timing you already created.
- ✓Keep your existing cue timing
- ✓Review Arabic text and line breaks in Studio
- ✓Export SRT, VTT, ASS or SBV
Translate your subtitle file to Arabic
Choose the subtitle file and tell us which language it currently contains.
A focused workflow for Arabic subtitle versions
Reuse the timing you already have and concentrate on readable, natural Arabic subtitles.
Keep the original timing
Imported subtitle cues stay the timing reference, so you do not need to rebuild every timestamp.
Review RTL text carefully
Use Subvideo Studio to check Arabic wording, line breaks, punctuation and terminology before export.
Choose the right output
Export the Arabic version as SRT, VTT, ASS or SBV depending on the platform and styling you need.
How to translate subtitles into Arabic
1
Upload the subtitle file
Add your existing SRT, VTT, ASS or SBV file.
2
Choose the source language
Tell Subvideo which language the current subtitle text uses. Arabic is already fixed as the target.
3
Review the Arabic version
Continue in Studio, run the translation workflow and check the Arabic text before export.
Subtitle formats supported for Arabic translation
Start from the subtitle file you already have and continue the Arabic workflow in Studio.
SRTThe standard subtitle format for editors, players and publishing platforms.
VTTWebVTT subtitles for browser-based video and HTML5 players.
ASSStyled subtitle files with positioning, fonts and formatting.
SBVA simple timed-text format used in video publishing workflows.
Example: English subtitles translated to Arabic
The cue timing remains the reference while the subtitle text changes to right-to-left Arabic.
Source
1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Today we'll show you how it works.
→
Arabic
1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000 اليوم سنوضح لك كيف يعمل ذلك.
Where Arabic subtitles are useful
One Arabic subtitle track can help the same video reach audiences across the Middle East, North Africa and other Arabic-speaking communities.
YouTube & social video
Add Arabic subtitles to videos that already perform well in another language.
Courses & tutorials
Localize lessons, onboarding and product training for Arabic-speaking learners.
Business & customer content
Create Arabic versions of demos, support videos and presentations for regional markets.
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Translate subtitles to Arabic – FAQ
Do I have to select Arabic as the target?
No. Arabic is already fixed as the target language on this page; you only choose the source language.
Does the workflow support right-to-left Arabic text?
Yes. The Arabic subtitle text can be reviewed in Studio. For player-specific rendering, always preview the final export on the platform you plan to use.
What about ASS styles or VTT metadata?
Complex styling, positioning, karaoke effects, regions or player-specific metadata should be reviewed after translation. Keep the original file as a reference when those details matter.
Can I edit the Arabic translation?
Yes. After import, you can review wording, punctuation and line breaks in Subvideo before export.
Create an Arabic subtitle version from your existing track
Upload the subtitle file, choose its current language and continue the Arabic translation in Studio.
Translate subtitles to Arabic