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SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter

by PoYakong·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the Blender extensions library as a focused utility that bridges SRT files and VSE text strips, with frame-rate detection and template setup handling the timing and formatting steps of subtitle work.

What is SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter?

SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter is a Blender add-on from PoYakong that moves SRT subtitle files between disk and the Video Sequence Editor. Both directions run from the VSE menu under SRT, with Import bringing subtitle files in as text strips and Export sending them back out.

On import, the add-on automatically detects the scene's frame rate so subtitle timing stays precise. You can set a text strip as a standard subtitle template and apply it to all imported subtitles, and customize subtitle titles using an index iterator with the {index} syntax. Export selects all text strips in the scene with a single click and writes them out as a standard SRT file.

The add-on is listed here as compatible with Blender 5.0 and newer, while the developer's page states support for Blender 4.2 and later. It's distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and requires no special permissions.

Who is SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter best for?

SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter is best for blender editors working in the Video Sequence Editor who need to import SRT files as text strips or export existing text strips back to SRT.

How much does SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter cost?

SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Automatic frame rate detection that reads the scene's frame rate to keep subtitle timing precise
  • Subtitle template setup: set a text strip as a standard template applied to all imported subtitles
  • Customizable subtitle titles using an index iterator with the {index} syntax
  • Single-click export that selects all text strips in the scene and writes a standard SRT file
  • Import and export accessed from the VSE menu under SRT

Tags

#Blender#SRT#subtitles#Video Sequence Editor#VSE#subtitle import#subtitle export#add-on

Frequently asked questions

Does SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter work with Blender 5.0?

SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter is listed here as compatible with Blender 5.0 and newer, though the developer's page states support for Blender 4.2 and later. One reviewer reported it working on Blender 5.0.1, and others noted it works as described. Because the version listings mention that the shown compatibility can be inaccurate, it's worth checking the developer's GitHub page for the current supported range before you install. The tool operates inside Blender's Video Sequence Editor, importing and exporting SRT subtitle files through the VSE menu.

How do I import SRT files with SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter?

SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter handles importing through the VSE menu under SRT > Import, which brings SRT subtitle files in as text strips. During import it automatically detects the scene's frame rate to keep subtitle timing precise. You can set a text strip as a standard subtitle template so that template applies to all imported subtitles, and you can customize subtitle titles using the {index} iterator syntax. These options let you shape how the imported strips are named and formatted as they land in the Video Sequence Editor.

How does SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter export subtitles?

SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter exports through the VSE menu under SRT > Export. With a single click it selects all text strips in the scene and writes them out as a standard SRT subtitle file, so text you've built or edited in the Video Sequence Editor can leave Blender in a common subtitle format. This pairs with the import side to move subtitles both into and out of VSE strips, making the add-on a two-way bridge between SRT files on disk and Blender's text strips.

How do I install SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter?

SRT Subtitle Importer/Exporter installs the way Blender extensions do: you can drag and drop the add-on into Blender, or download it and use Install from Disk in Blender's preferences. It's released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and is listed here as free, and the developer notes it requires no special permissions. For the current package and licensing details, the developer's GitHub page is the place to check before installing.

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