Which subtitle files can I upload?
This workflow accepts SRT, VTT, ASS and SBV subtitle files.
SUBTITLES → ENGLISH
Translate subtitles to English
Upload an existing subtitle file and turn its dialogue into English without rebuilding the timing from scratch. English is already selected as the destination.
- ✓English fixed as target language
- ✓SRT, VTT, ASS and SBV supported
- ✓Review the result in Subvideo Studio
Source
00:00:04,500 --> 00:00:07,000 Willkommen zu diesem Tutorial.
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English
00:00:04,500 --> 00:00:07,000 Welcome to this tutorial.
Translate your subtitle file to English
Choose the subtitle file and tell us which language the current text is written in.
A focused workflow for English subtitle versions
This page is built for one job: producing an English subtitle version from an existing timed subtitle track.
Keep the existing timing
The imported subtitle cues provide the timing reference, so you do not need to recreate every start and end time.
Translate the dialogue
The workflow focuses on turning the subtitle text into natural English while keeping the project editable.
Review before publishing
Check names, terminology, line breaks and context in Studio before you use the English subtitles publicly.
How to translate subtitles into English
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1. Upload subtitles
Upload an SRT, VTT, ASS or SBV file that already contains the source-language subtitles.
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2. Choose the source language
Tell Subvideo whether the text is German, Spanish, French, Japanese or another supported language.
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3. Review the English version
Continue in the project, run the translation workflow and check the English result before export.
Subtitle formats you can bring into the English workflow
The current upload backend accepts the four subtitle formats below. Complex styling metadata should still be reviewed after translation.
SRTSimple subtitle text and timestamps.
VTTWebVTT cues used by browsers and web players.
ASSDialogue events with optional advanced styling.
SBVYouTube-style subtitle timing and text.
Example: German subtitles translated to English
The timing remains the cue reference while the spoken text changes language.
Source
1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Wir zeigen dir heute, wie es funktioniert.
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English
1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Today we'll show you how it works.
Why create an English subtitle version?
English can act as the final audience language or as a practical localization base for international publishing.
International reach
An English subtitle track can make videos easier to understand for a much broader audience.
Courses and documentation
Create an English version of training, tutorials, webinars and product content without rebuilding the subtitle track.
Localization base
For multilingual workflows, a reviewed English subtitle version can be a useful reference for later translations.
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Translate subtitles to English – FAQ
Do I have to choose English manually?
No. English is fixed as the target language on this page, so you only choose the source language.
Will subtitle timing be rebuilt?
The imported cues are used as the timing basis for the project. The translation workflow is focused on the subtitle text.
What about ASS styles or advanced VTT metadata?
Complex styling, positioning, karaoke effects, regions or player-specific metadata should be checked after translation. Keep the original file as a reference when those details matter.
Can I edit the English translation?
Yes. After import you continue in Subvideo, where the translated subtitle text can be reviewed and adjusted before export.
Create an English subtitle version from the track you already have
Upload the subtitle file, select its current language and continue with English already set as the destination.
Translate subtitles to English