How to convert SRT to Excel and back
Add your file
Drop an SRT or VTT file to get a CSV table. Drop a CSV table to get an SRT file.
Open the CSV in a spreadsheet
Open the downloaded CSV file in Excel or Google Sheets. The columns are Number, Start, End, and Text.
Convert the table back
Edit or translate the Text column and keep Start and End. Save the sheet as CSV, drop it here again, and click Download.
When to use SRT to Excel and CSV
- You want to translate subtitles in Excel or Google Sheets, one row for each line.
- A translation agency asks for a spreadsheet and not an SRT file.
- You need to count words, sort lines, or look for long lines in a table.
- You translated the Text column and now you need an SRT file for the video.
- A client sent a script with timecodes in Excel, and you need subtitles from it.
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Common questions
How do I open an SRT file in Excel?
Convert the SRT file to CSV here and open the CSV file in Excel. If you open an SRT file in Excel directly, you get one long column of lines.
Does the tool make an XLSX file?
No. It makes a CSV file, and Excel and Google Sheets both open CSV files. To get an XLSX file, open the CSV file and use Save As.
Why do some characters look wrong in Excel?
The CSV file is UTF-8 with a byte order mark, so Excel shows Korean, Arabic, and other languages correctly. If you save the sheet again, choose CSV UTF-8 in the file type list.
How do I convert Excel to SRT?
Save the sheet as CSV UTF-8. Keep the columns Start, End, and Text. Drop the CSV file here. The Number column is optional.
Which time format must the Start and End columns use?
Use a time like 00:01:02,500 or 00:01:02.500. Short times such as 1:02, and seconds such as 62.5, also work.
Can one subtitle have two lines in a cell?
Yes. Keep the line break inside the Text cell. In Excel, press Alt and Enter together to add a line break in a cell.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The tool runs in your browser. Your subtitle file never leaves your computer.
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