Transcript Tools

Create Subtitles from Transcript

Turn plain transcript text into an approximate SRT subtitle file. The tool splits the text into caption-length cues and assigns evenly-spaced timestamps, giving you a starting point to refine in a subtitle editor.

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Plain text or transcript
Options 1 setting
Format

All processing happens in your browser; transcript text is never uploaded

Input Text Output Text Browser-only No upload by default

Features

  • Splits transcript text into subtitle-length cues
  • Generates approximate SRT timestamps spaced by estimated reading time
  • Configurable cue duration and characters-per-line
  • Download as .srt file
  • Timestamps are clearly marked as approximate
  • Browser-only

How to use it

  1. Paste your transcript text into the input.
  2. Set the estimated video duration or average cue length.
  3. Click Generate to create the SRT file.
  4. Download and refine timing in a subtitle editor.

Use cases

  • Creating a starting subtitle file to sync manually in a video editor
  • Generating captions for simple talking-head recordings
  • Producing a first-pass SRT from a known-duration recording

Limitations

  • Timing is estimated from text chunks and should be reviewed before publishing.
  • Generated subtitles are not audio-synced.
  • Review output before using it in publishing, captions, reports, or archives.
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Questions & answers

Frequently asked

Are the timestamps accurate?

No. They are approximate estimates based on reading speed. You must review and adjust them in a subtitle editor before publishing.

Does Create Subtitles upload my transcript?

Your file or text is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.

What does Create Subtitles create?

It creates SRT or VTT subtitle text. Timing is estimated from text chunks and should be reviewed before publishing.

Are generated subtitle timings exact?

Generated timings are approximate unless the source already contains subtitle timing. Review timing before publishing.