Why upload an SRT
A reviewed subtitle file has correct names, brand terms and spelling. Using it means your captions match what you have already approved, and processing is faster because there is no audio to transcribe.
- Exact wording in every caption
- Faster processing
- Works for videos without clear audio
How timing works
SRT files give a start and end time per subtitle line. Clippergen spreads the words of each line across its time so captions still appear a few words at a time.
Where to get an SRT file
Many tools you may already use can export SubRip subtitles:
- Video editors such as Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut (caption export)
- Podcast hosts and recording tools that offer transcripts
- YouTube Studio, for videos you own (Subtitles → download .srt)
- Professional transcription services
Checking your file before upload
An SRT file is plain text: a number, a timecode line like 00:01:02,500 --> 00:01:05,000, and the subtitle text. Make sure the timecodes match the exact video you upload: if you trimmed an intro after exporting subtitles, the captions will be early. Open the file in a text editor to confirm it isn't empty and uses .srt formatting rather than VTT.