File Extension Database

Open SRT File

SRT file extension is used by SubRip SubTitle files. SRT files contain subtitles that are "ripped" from DVD disks (usually as part of the process to convert DVD to DivX movie). SRT files can then be used by a number of video players to optionally overlay subtitles over the video. Such players as VLC and MPlayer support SRT files natively. There is also a special codec that can be installed. It enables Windows Media Player and other applications that use WMP ActiveX control for video playback to open SRT file and use subtitles information from it.

"Ripping" process consists of 2 steps: Decoding the MPEG video stream that contains subtitles and running optical character recognition algorithms on the decoded images to extract text. If some character fails to be recognized the application will prompt for input. Algorithm that is used for character recognition is a learning one so prompts will become less frequent as you go.

Internally SRT files contain subtitles and associated timestamps in plain text format. You can open SRT file using notepad.exe or any other text editor.

How to Open SRT File on Windows

Find a SRT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SRT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open SRT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as SRT file opener then try to search online for "SRT viewer", "application to open SRT file" or "open SRT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SRT file

How to Open SRT File on Mac OS

Find a SRT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SRT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with SRT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SRT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SRT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SRT file then try to search for "SRT viewer", "application to open SRT file" or "read SRT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SRT file

How to Open SRT File on Android

If you downloaded a SRT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded SRT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "SRT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "SRT viewer", "SRT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open SRT File on iPhone or iPad

To open SRT File on iOS device follow steps below:

Open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the SRT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "SRT". This way you can find apps which can open SRT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "SRT viewer" or "SRT file" online in your favorite search engine.