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Convert EBU STL to CSV

Convert EBU STL to CSV

Converting from Spruce STL (STL) to CSV (CSV) while maintaining timing accuracy and subtitle content.

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About EBU STL to CSV Conversion

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

    Key Differences Between EBU STL and CSV

    • Format Structure: EBU STL uses a professional broadcast format with header metadata while CSV uses a comma-separated spreadsheet format
    • Styling Support: EBU STL includes broadcast-standard formatting while CSV supports basic cell formatting
    • Software Compatibility: EBU STL is primarily used with undefined, undefined, undefined, while CSV is commonly used with undefined, undefined, undefined
    • Use Cases: EBU STL is typically used for broadcast television, while CSV is preferred for spreadsheet-based workflows

Format Structure Examples

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

CSV Format Example

Start Time,End Time,Text
00:00:01.000,00:00:04.000,"First line of subtitle text, Second line of subtitle text"
00:00:05.000,00:00:08.000,"Next subtitle block"
00:00:08.000,00:00:12.000,"Another subtitle with multiple lines of text"

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

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    Compatible Software

    EBU STL can be opened with:

    Conversion Features with Checksub

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

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