What does an SRT file look like?

First the number 1, then the line 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,500, then the caption text, such as “Welcome back to the show.” A blank line ends the cue, and the next one starts with 2.

What is the difference between SRT and VTT?

WebVTT is a web caption format with a similar layout plus optional styling and positioning. SRT is simpler and more widely accepted by editors and upload forms.

Can an SRT file be burned into the video?

Yes. Most editors can render SRT text into the frames. Once rendered, the captions become open captions and can no longer be switched off.

Glossary

SRT file

An SRT file (.srt, SubRip Subtitle) is a plain-text subtitle file that stores each caption line with its start and end time.

Each cue has a sequence number, a timestamp line in the form 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,500, and one or two lines of text, followed by a blank line. Because it is plain text, you can open it in any editor, fix a misheard name, and upload it again. YouTube accepts SRT uploads as closed captions, and most editing tools can import or export it. An SRT stores words and timing only: no font, colour, or position. That is the key difference from burned-in captions, which are pixels in the video. SRT is also a common hand-off format for translators working on subtitles in other languages.

In a HypeNest pass

HypeNest drafts captions for each clip and burns them into the vertical video for mute-first feeds. If you also need an editable caption track for accessibility or translation, keep the SRT workflow on the long-form upload where platforms support it.

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FAQ

What does an SRT file look like?: First the number 1, then the line 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,500, then the caption text, such as “Welcome back to the show.” A blank line ends the cue, and the next one starts with 2.
What is the difference between SRT and VTT?: WebVTT is a web caption format with a similar layout plus optional styling and positioning. SRT is simpler and more widely accepted by editors and upload forms.
Can an SRT file be burned into the video?: Yes. Most editors can render SRT text into the frames. Once rendered, the captions become open captions and can no longer be switched off.

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Draft captioned short clips from one long video, then publish them to YouTube and TikTok.

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