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Convert SubRip to EBU STL

Convert SubRip to EBU STL

Convert SubRip (SRT) subtitles to Spruce Subtitle File (STL).

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About SubRip to EBU STL Conversion

A quick guide to converting from SubRip (.srt) to EBU STL (.stl). Learn about format differences, what's preserved, and how to convert your subtitles.

    Key Differences Between SubRip and EBU STL

    • Format Structure: SubRip uses a numbered sequence format with timecodes while EBU STL uses a professional broadcast format with header metadata
    • Styling Support: SubRip supports basic text formatting while EBU STL includes broadcast-standard formatting
    • Software Compatibility: SubRip is primarily used with VLC Media Player, MPC-HC, PotPlayer, while EBU STL is commonly used with undefined, undefined, undefined
    • Use Cases: SubRip is typically used for general-purpose subtitling, while EBU STL is preferred for broadcast television

Format Structure Examples

SubRip Format Example

1
00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000
First line of subtitle text
Second line of subtitle text

2
00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:08,000
Next subtitle block

EBU STL Format Example

//EBU STL Subtitle File
$FontName       = Arial
$FontSize       = 30
$ColorIndex     = 1
$TapeNumber     = 1
$PageNumber     = 1
$TotalPages     = 1
$MaxRows        = 11
$TimeCodeFormat = 1

00:00:01:00,00:00:04:00
First line of subtitle text
Second line of subtitle text

00:00:05:00,00:00:08:00
Next subtitle block

What's Preserved in Conversion

  • Timing information and synchronization
  • Text content and line breaks
  • Basic text formatting
  • Character encoding
  • Language identification

What's Lost in Conversion

  • Broadcast-specific features
  • Professional metadata
  • Teletext compatibility

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Compatible Software

EBU STL can be opened with:

Conversion Features with Checksub

  • Automatic SubRip format detection
  • Precise timing conversion from SubRip to EBU STL
  • Smart text formatting adaptation
  • Character encoding handling (UTF-8, Unicode)
  • Format-specific optimizations for EBU STL
  • Error checking and validation

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