Welcome to this tutorial on subtitle formats. Today we'll learn the differences between the most common formats used in video production.
SRT, or SubRip Subtitle, is the most widely used subtitle format in the world. It uses a simple numbered sequence with timestamps and text.
VTT, or WebVTT, is the web standard for subtitles. It's required for HTML5 video elements and supports CSS styling for caption customization.
ASS, or Advanced SubStation Alpha, is popular in the anime community. It supports complex formatting including fonts, colors, positioning, and animations.
SBV is YouTube's native caption format. If you've ever downloaded auto-generated captions from YouTube, you've encountered SBV files.
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You can also view and analyze subtitle files using ConvertICO's file viewers. Try the SRT File Viewer or the VTT File Viewer to inspect your subtitle files.
That's it for today's tutorial. Remember - when in doubt about subtitle formats, ConvertICO has you covered.