What is an SRT file and How to Open it on Windows?

An SRT file is a popularly-used format for subtitles. The acronym SRT stands for SubRip Subtitle, named after the SubRip software used to create and edit these files.

A subtitle file that contains video subtitle information, such as the start and end of text timecodes and a sequential number of subtitles.

How can I open an SRT file on Windows?

1. Using the Notepad

1. Press the Windows key, type notepad in the search box, and click Open.
2. Click File and select Open from the context menu.
3. Navigate to the SRT file and select it, then click Open.
4. Select All files from the drop-down menu if you don’t see the file in the location. Once you see the file, select it and click Open.

2. Using the context menu

1. Press Windows + E to open the File Explorer.
2. Locate the SRT file and right-click it to open the context menu.
3. Select Open with and choose any available option.

3. Using Microsoft Word

1. Press the Windows key, type word in the search box, and click Open.
2. Click Open from the left side pane and click Browse.
3. Navigate to the SRT file and select it, then click Open.
4. Select All files from the drop-down menu if you don’t see the file in the location. Once you see the file, select it and click Open.

You can also open the SRT files on the media players VLC media player, KMPlayer, MPlayer, and other text editors.

In case you are having problems with VLC subtitles on your computer, you can reset VLC, double-check the SRT file name, and ensure that it matches the video filename.

If you’re looking for subtitle editing software for Windows, you can try Adobe Premiere Pro or WonderShare Uniconverter; check out this guide for the full list.

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