Subtitle Translator for SRT and VTT Files

To translate subtitles, upload an SRT or VTT to the subtitle translator, then choose one of 16 target languages. Translate the first 5 cues free. Unlock the file from $1.49 to translate and download every cue. Cues keep their timestamps; long lines split into consecutive cues inside the original time span.

Translate subtitles in three steps

1. Upload your SRT or VTT. Choose a subtitle file up to 1 MB and 5,000 cues. UTF-8 is supported, as is UTF-16 with a BOM.
2. Pick a language and check the preview. Translate the first 5 cues into one language for free, subject to daily sample limits. Choose bilingual or translation-only output and your preferred line order.
3. Unlock and download. One payment unlocks the whole file and translation into all 16 languages. Download SRT or VTT for captions, or TXT and DOCX for review.

Translate subtitles to English

To translate subtitles to English, upload the SRT or VTT, choose English as the target language and download an English-only or bilingual file; every cue keeps its original timestamps, with long text split within the original time span. The source can be in any language; the 16 supported languages are translation targets. Preview the first 5 cues free, then unlock the file from $1.49 by cue count.

Supported translation languages

Bilingual or translation only

Example: English to Spanish. Bilingual output places the original above the translation by default; you can reverse that order.

Bilingual SRT

1
00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000
See you tomorrow.
Hasta mañana.

Translation-only SRT

1
00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000
Hasta mañana.

How the subtitle translator preserves timing

Each cue is translated with its own ID: one cue in, one cue out for short text, with the original start and end. Long text is split into consecutive cues within that same time span, with time shared by text length. Captions use up to two lines per language, so a bilingual cue has at most four lines. Existing overlaps are preserved.

No SRT yet?

Start with audio to text or the subtitle generator to transcribe your audio or video. You can also upload audio and video in the tool above.

Translate subtitles with one payment for the whole file

Uploaded subtitles are priced by cue count: up to 300 cues costs $1.49, 301–1,000 costs $1.99, and larger supported files cost $2.99. Translation into 16 languages and bilingual exports are included. There is no subscription. See pricing.

Prepare your source before you translate subtitles

Keep an untouched copy of the original SRT or VTT so you can compare it with the translated version. Check that it belongs to the exact edit of your video: subtitles from a longer cut can be out of sync before translation even starts. Open the file in a text or subtitle editor if you need to correct source names or remove accidental text. Save those corrections before uploading; the subtitle translator does not provide an in-page editor.

On Windows or Mac, drag the saved SRT or VTT into the subtitle translator. On Chromebook, choose it from Files. On iPhone or iPad, save the subtitle attachment to Files first, then select it in Safari. On Android, choose the downloaded file from your device's file picker. Upload the actual SRT or VTT, not a screenshot of captions or a document containing a video link.

Translate subtitles with a reviewable sample

Choose a target language and translate the opening cues before unlocking. The sample lets you check how the subtitle translator handles your material, but a short introduction may not represent technical sections later in the subtitles. Only one preview translation language is free, and daily sample limits apply. Pick the language you actually need to review rather than using the sample to compare every possible target.

To translate subtitles for publication, compare meaning as well as individual words. Jokes, short fragments and pronouns can depend on nearby dialogue. Check names, product terms, numbers and negations with a fluent speaker where needed. Gemma 4 on Workers AI produces the translation; it can make mistakes. Good source text helps, but it does not guarantee an accurate translation in every language pair.

Choose subtitle translator exports for viewers or reviewers

Translate subtitles into a translation-only SRT or VTT when viewers need one language. Choose bilingual output when you want the original subtitle and its translation together. Original first is the default, and you can reverse the order. Read the bilingual subtitles guide before publishing a two-language track, since stacked text takes more room than a single language.

TXT is convenient for reading translated dialogue without a video player. DOCX is useful for comments and corrections in a word processor. SRT and VTT are the subtitle formats to use when timing matters. After you translate subtitles, play the exported SRT or VTT alongside the matching video and check line wrapping and reading time. Source styling and positioning are not retained, so inspect the result in the player or editor where it will actually be used.

Budget for the subtitle translator

An uploaded file with 240 cues costs $1.49 to unlock; an 800-cue file costs $1.99. Cue count determines the price, rather than the video's duration or the number of languages you download. The unlock includes all 16 target languages, so you can translate subtitles for another audience without buying that file again. There is no account or subscription. Save your exports within 7 days; preview text is removed after 24 hours.

When DropTranscribe isn't a good fit

This subtitle translator works with SRT and VTT, not ASS. It cannot translate captions embedded in a picture, burn translated captions into a video or provide a Netflix or YouTube overlay. It is not a live interpreter. If you need to fix timing that was already wrong, use a subtitle editor. To translate speech when there are no subtitles, first use the subtitle generator or audio to text.

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Last updated 2026-10-17.