What you can do
| Task | How |
|---|---|
| Translate an SRT into another language | Drop the file → pick the language → Translate → Download |
| Make bilingual subtitles for learning a language | Tick Bilingual → each cue shows the original above the translation |
| Subtitles in several languages for one video | Add more languages → download all as one ZIP |
| Translate fansub ASS files without losing styles | Drop the .ass file; styles and tags are kept |
| Fix a name or term the translator got wrong | Edit the line in the list before downloading |
How the translation works
- The translation runs on your device with the translator built into Chrome and Edge on Windows, Mac and Linux. The first time you translate a language pair, the browser downloads a language pack once; after that it works offline.
- Only the words are translated. Numbering, timestamps, cue settings, ASS styles and position tags such as {\an8} are copied from your file unchanged, so the result lines up with the video exactly like the original.
- Two-line cues stay two lines when the translation is long; repeated lines are translated once and reused.
- On Safari, Firefox or a phone, copy the numbered lines into ChatGPT, DeepL or Google Translate and paste the answer back — the tool rebuilds the file with the original timing.
ScribeCue vs. other subtitle translators
| ScribeCue | TranslateSubtitles.co | VEED | DST (syedgakbar.com) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account needed | No | No | Yes | No for free use |
| Where your file goes | Stays on your device | Uploaded | Uploaded | Sent to an AI provider |
| Formats | SRT, VTT, SBV, ASS/SSA | SRT, SUB, SBV, ASS, VTT, STL | SRT, TXT download | SRT, VTT, ASS, SUB |
| Keeps ASS styles and {\an8} positions | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| Bilingual subtitles (original + translation) | Yes | — | — | — |
| Several languages in one go | Yes, one ZIP (Pro or pack) | — | Yes | — |
| Edit each line before download | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Competitor details are from their public pages, checked 4 November 2026; a dash means we could not confirm it.
Supported subtitle formats
| Format | Typical source | What is kept |
|---|---|---|
| SRT (.srt) | YouTube, Premiere, DaVinci, CapCut, most downloads | Numbers, timestamps, <i> italics, {\an8} positions |
| WebVTT (.vtt) | Web players, Vimeo, online courses | WEBVTT header, NOTE blocks, cue IDs and settings |
| SBV (.sbv) | YouTube Studio caption download | Timestamps |
| ASS / SSA (.ass, .ssa) | Anime fansubs, Aegisub | Script info, styles, layers, margins, override tags |
The download keeps the format you uploaded. Need an SRT from a video that has no subtitles yet? Use the SRT generator or add subtitles to video.
Free, and what needs a plan
| Free | Pro ($12/mo) or any pack (from $6) | |
|---|---|---|
| File length | Any length | Any length |
| Languages per run | One | Several at once, downloaded as one ZIP |
| Bilingual subtitles, editing, all four formats | Yes | Yes |
| Sign-up | Not needed | Needed to buy |
Frequently asked questions
How do I translate an SRT file for free?
Drop the SRT in the tool above, choose the language to translate into and press Translate. Download the translated SRT — free, no sign-up, and the timestamps are unchanged.
Is my subtitle file uploaded?
No. The translation runs on your device with the translator built into Chrome and Edge, so the file never leaves your computer.
Will the timing stay in sync with the video?
Yes. Only the words change; numbering and every timestamp are copied from your file.
Can I make dual-language subtitles?
Yes — tick Bilingual and each cue shows the original line with the translation underneath, in the same SRT.
Which browsers work?
Chrome and Edge on a computer translate directly. On Safari, Firefox or a phone, copy the numbered lines into any translator such as ChatGPT or DeepL and paste the answer back; the tool rebuilds the SRT.
How many languages can I translate into?
33 languages including Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic and Hindi. One language per run is free; several at once in one ZIP comes with Pro or any pack.