SRT → SAMI
Convert SRT to SAMI
Free online SRT to SAMI subtitle converter. Transform SubRip Subtitle (.srt) files to SAMI (.smi) format instantly in your browser. No upload required.
Format Comparison
| SRT | SAMI | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | SubRip Subtitle | SAMI |
| Extension | .srt | .smi |
| Category | text | xml |
| Key Features | Sequential numbering, Millisecond timestamps, Basic HTML formatting, Universal player support | Multi-language support, CSS styling, HTML-like syntax, Class-based language switching |
| Common Uses | YouTube uploads, Media players (VLC, MPC), Video editing, Streaming platforms | Windows Media Player, Microsoft platforms, Multi-language captioning |
| Limitations | No styling metadata, No positioning, No font specification | Windows-centric, Verbose syntax, Limited modern tool support |
How to Convert SRT to SAMI
- 1
Open the subtitle converter
Go to the Subtitle Tool and select your source SRT file by pasting the text or uploading the .srt file.
- 2
Set your framerate
Choose the framerate that matches your video (e.g., 23.976, 25, 29.97). This ensures frame-accurate timestamp conversion.
- 3
Select SAMI as output format
Choose SAMI (.smi) from the output format dropdown.
- 4
Download your converted file
Click the download button to save your converted SAMI file. You can also copy the output text directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert SRT to SAMI?
Upload or paste your SubRip Subtitle (.srt) file into the converter, select SAMI as the output format, and click Convert. The tool processes everything in your browser — no file uploads to a server.
What is the difference between SRT and SAMI?
SRT is srt (subrip subtitle) is the most widely used subtitle format. SAMI is sami (synchronized accessible media interchange) is a microsoft-developed caption format using html-like markup. They differ in features like sequential numbering (SRT) versus multi-language support (SAMI).
Is the SRT to SAMI converter free?
Yes, completely free with no limits. The converter runs entirely in your browser using the timecodes library — no server processing, no sign-up, no watermarks.
Will I lose formatting when converting from SRT to SAMI?
SAMI has some limitations: windows-centric. Timing accuracy is preserved using frame-based conversion through the timecodes library, but format-specific features like sequential numbering and millisecond timestamps may not carry over.