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Convert EBU STL to SubRip

Convert EBU STL to SubRip

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

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About EBU STL to SubRip Conversion

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

    Key Differences Between EBU STL and SubRip

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

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

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

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

  • Only basic text formatting is supported
  • Limited positioning capabilities
  • No advanced styling options

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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 SubRip
  • Smart text formatting adaptation
  • Character encoding handling (UTF-8, Unicode)
  • Format-specific optimizations for SubRip
  • Error checking and validation

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