Translation guides
Translate an existing SRT or VTT file and keep its timing
Use this workflow when you already have a subtitle file you are allowed to process. The file workbench translates cue text while retaining the subtitle timeline; it does not extract speech from audio.
A free usage allowance is available. Translation requires sign-in and internet access; usage limits apply.
How to use it
- Keep an original copy of your .srt or .vtt file and open the extension’s file workbench.
- Import the file, confirm that cues and timestamps are recognized, and select the target language.
- Start translation. Pause or resume the task as needed, and review completed lines against the original.
- Export the available subtitle output and load it in your player to check synchronization and readability.
Before importing
SRT and WebVTT store timed text, not the video itself. Use the subtitle file for the same edit of the video you plan to watch. A different cut or introductory segment can cause an offset even when all timestamps remain unchanged. Files must fit the 50 MiB per-file limit.
Review short and long cues
Read a few lines from the beginning, middle and end. Check that names and recurring terms are consistent. A translated sentence may be longer than the original; test how your player wraps it. Preserving timestamps does not guarantee that a longer translation is comfortable to read.
Troubleshooting and data handling
If import fails, verify that the file really contains SRT or VTT text and valid timestamps rather than an HTML download page. The file is parsed locally, and text needed for translation is sent to the service. Tasks remain in the browser until removed. Captionless audio needs a separate transcription step that this product does not provide.
A free usage allowance is available. Translation requires sign-in and internet access; usage limits apply.