what is srt file

An SRT file, or SubRip Subtitle file, is a plain-text file that contains critical information regarding subtitles, including the start and end timecodes of the text to ensure the subtitles match the audio, and the sequential number of subtitles. It is one of the most popular subtitle file formats for video content and is used to add captions and subtitles to videos. An SRT file is just a text file that is used alongside video or audio, and it does not include the video or audio being subtitled. SRT files are compatible with virtually all platforms and players, including Facebook, YouTube, and Windows Media Player. SRT files can be created from scratch or downloaded and edited using software specific to SRT files such as Subtitle Workshop. To create an SRT file, you need to include the line number, the time range where the subtitle should appear, and the text of the subtitle. SRT files are important to ensure videos are inclusive and easily digestible for any audience, especially those who are deaf or hard of hearing, or those who speak a different language.