


DFXP (Distribution Format Exchange Profile).Supported subtitle formats for import/export with the Amara subtitle editor include: If you’re using the Amara subtitle editor, you have the option to choose from a list of some of the most widely supported and popular subtitle file types.īonus: in most cases where a situation arises that you need a different subtitle file format that the one you have, you can also use the Amara subtitle editor to convert one filetype to another. To help you make the best decision, we’ve compiled our recommendations for the best subtitle file formats to use based on your needs below, along with some great tips that will save time and prevent headaches. It may be tempting to choose a subtitle file type at the top of a dropdown list or something that is familiar (i.e., TXT), but it will save you time in the long run to understand which file format is just right for you, based on what you plan to do with the subtitles. There are a lot of variations out there because of the many different options we have to view video, like television or YouTube. VTT? SRT? TTML? ABCDEFG? Subtitle file formats can seem pretty complicated.
