How to remove SDH from subtitles
Add your file
Drop the SRT or VTT file that has sound descriptions into the box.
Choose what to remove
Keep a box checked to remove that kind of text: Text in brackets, Text in parentheses, Speaker labels, or Music note lines.
Download
Click Remove SDH. Read the count in the result, then click Download.
When to use Remove SDH
- You have hearing-impaired subtitles, but you want the spoken words only.
- A client asks for subtitles without [MUSIC] and (applause) notes.
- You downloaded English SDH subtitles and you plan to translate only the speech.
- Your subtitles show speaker names such as ANNA: and you do not want them on screen.
- You study a language with subtitles, and the sound notes get in your way.
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Common questions
How do I remove hearing-impaired text from an SRT file?
Add the file here and keep all four boxes checked. The tool removes descriptions in brackets and parentheses, speaker names, and lines that hold only music notes.
What is the difference between SRT and SDH?
SRT is a file format. SDH means subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing: they add sound descriptions and speaker names to the dialogue. An SRT file can hold SDH text or plain dialogue.
What happens to a subtitle that has only a sound description?
The tool removes the whole subtitle, because no dialogue is left. The result tells you how many subtitles it removed.
Does it remove all text in parentheses?
Yes. The tool cannot tell a sound note from other words in parentheses. Clear the box Text in parentheses if your dialogue uses them.
Can I keep song lyrics?
Yes. The tool removes only lines that have music notes and no words. A line such as ♪ La la la ♪ stays.
What happens to the dashes when two people speak?
If one speaker is left in a subtitle, the tool removes the dash at the start of that line. If two speakers are left, both dashes stay.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The tool runs in your browser. Your subtitle file never leaves your computer.
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