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SRT File Type

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SRT File Summary

Most SRT files can be viewed with sixteen known software applications, typically VLC Media Player developed by VideoLAN. It's main file type association is the SubRip Subtitle File format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. The SRT File Extension are listed predominantly as Video Files, while in other circumstances they can be Data Files.

Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems can be used to view SRT files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

If you are having problems opening SRT files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
File Type Popularity
1867
Rank

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

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SRT Types

  2 known file types use this extension

Principal SRT Type

.SRT
File Format:.srt
Category:SubRip Subtitle File

An SRT file is one of the most common subtitle files saved in the SubRip format. Video formats such as DivX and DVD support SRT files. It contains such information as the sequential number of subtitles, start and end timecode, and subtitle text.

Author: SourceForge
Division:Video Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.srt

Software Programs That Open The SubRip Subtitle File:


VLC Media Player by VideoLAN

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Chrome OS
Solaris
Unix
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

CyberLink PowerDVD by CyberLink

Windows

Microsoft Windows Media Player by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac

URUWorks Subtitle Workshop by URUWORKS

Windows

Subtitle Edit by Nikolaj Lynge Olsson

Windows

Aegisub by Interscape

Windows
Mac
Linux

SubRip by SourceForge

Windows

SubtitleCreator by SourceForge

Windows

Gaupol Subtitle Editor by Open Source

Windows
Linux

Swift Create by Softel

Windows

Jubler Subtitle Editor by Panayotis Katsaloulis

Windows
Mac
Linux

Bistec by Open Source

Mac

Subs Factory by Traintrain Software

Mac

Subtitle Editor by Kitone

Linux

Gnome Subtitles by GNOME

Linux

Alternative SRT Types

.SRT
File Format:.srt
Category:Skymap Data File

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SRT Usage


Popular OS Rank

WindowsMacintoshLinuxChromeOtherWindows: 97%Macintosh: 2%Linux: 1%Chrome: 0%Other: 0%
Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Browser Rankings

ChromeFirefoxInternet ExplorerEdgeSafariChrome: 64%Firefox: 12%Internet Explorer: 10%Edge: 9%Safari: 4%
Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Sources of SRT Problems


Issues Opening SRT Files

Missing VLC Media Player

You encounter an error message such as "- Can't Open SRT Files" when trying to open your SRT. Usually, this is because you do not have VLC Media Player for - installed. Your operating system cannot associate your SRT with VLC Media Player, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: Another SRT-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


VLC Media Player is Out-of-Date

It is possible that your version of VLC Media Player isn't able to open your SubRip Subtitle File file due to incompatibility. Visit the VideoLAN website to download (or purchase) the latest version of VLC Media Player. The primary cause of this problem is that your SubRip Subtitle File file was created by a different (newer) version of VLC Media Player than what's installed.


Tip: Right-clicking on your SRT, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Regardless, most of the SRT file opening problems relate to not having the right version of VLC Media Player installed.


Other Causes of SRT File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening SRT files even with the latest version of VLC Media Player installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of - that are causing these errors when opening SRTs. These issues include:

  • Invalid SRT file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the SRT file in the Windows registry
  • Invalid installation of a SRT-associated program (eg. VLC Media Player)
  • SRT file corruption
  • Your SRT is infected with malware
  • Device drivers for SRT-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows cannot load your SubRip Subtitle File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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