Which subtitle files can I upload?
This workflow accepts SRT, VTT, ASS and SBV subtitle files.
SUBTITLES → GERMAN
Translate Subtitles to German
Upload an existing subtitle file and create a German version without rebuilding every timestamp. German is already fixed as the target language.
- ✓German fixed as target language
- ✓SRT, VTT, ASS and SBV supported
- ✓Review and edit in Subvideo Studio
Translate your subtitle file to German
Choose your subtitle file and tell us which language the current text is written in.
A focused workflow for German subtitle versions
Use the timing you already have and focus on producing a readable German subtitle track.
Keep existing timing
Imported subtitle cues provide the timing reference, so you do not have to recreate every timestamp.
Translate the dialogue
The workflow focuses on the subtitle text while keeping the project editable for review.
Review German wording
Check names, terminology, line breaks and context before you publish the German version.
How to translate subtitles into German
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1. Upload the subtitle file
Upload an SRT, VTT, ASS or SBV file containing your existing subtitles.
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2. Choose the source language
Select English, Spanish, French, Japanese or the actual language of your subtitle text.
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3. Review the German version
Continue in Subvideo, run the translation workflow and review the German result before export.
Subtitle formats supported for German translation
The current subtitle upload workflow accepts SRT, VTT, ASS and SBV. Advanced styling or metadata should still be checked after translation.
SRTSimple subtitle text with timestamps.
VTTWebVTT cues used by browsers and web players.
ASSDialogue events with optional advanced styling.
SBVSubtitle text and timing in a YouTube-oriented format.
Example: English subtitles translated to German
The cue timing remains the reference while the spoken text changes language.
Source
1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Today we'll show you how it works.
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German
1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Heute zeigen wir dir, wie es funktioniert.
Where German subtitles are useful
Create a German subtitle track for audiences in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and other German-speaking communities.
International publishing
Add a German-language subtitle option without rebuilding your master subtitle track.
Training and courses
Localize tutorials, webinars, e-learning and product training for German-speaking viewers.
Marketing and product video
Create a reviewable German version for campaigns, demos and social video.
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Translate subtitles to German – FAQ
Do I have to select German as the target?
No. German is fixed as the target language on this page; you only choose the source language.
Will the subtitle timing be rebuilt?
The imported subtitle cues are used as the timing basis. The translation workflow focuses on the subtitle text.
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 these details matter.
Can I edit the German translation?
Yes. After import, the translated subtitle text can be reviewed and adjusted in Subvideo before export.
Create a German subtitle version from your existing track
Upload the subtitle file, choose its current language and continue with German already set as the destination.
Translate subtitles to German