Translate Video to English and Keep Subtitles in Sync
To translate video to English without disrupting its timing, keep the original audio and add translated subtitles unless you have a clear reason to dub the voices…
Subtitle Translator Online – AI Tool for SRT/VTT, Free Trial
Translate your SRT or VTT subtitles into another language — free trial, timing kept.
Drop your subtitle file here
Supported formats: SRT, VTT
A translated file, the exact same timing as the original
Klipa's subtitle translator translates an SRT or VTT file into another language in seconds: drop the file, pick the target language, get back a translated file in the same format, with the exact same block numbers and start/end times.
Translation that reads context, not a line-by-line copy-paste
The usual shortcut — pasting subtitle text into a general-purpose translator — treats every line on its own and breaks the flow of a dialogue: a line translated in isolation loses the lines around it. Here, the AI receives several lines of dialogue together on each pass, not one isolated line, which helps it keep a natural thread instead of a stack of literally translated sentences.
The translated file opens wherever the original one did
Only the on-screen text changes: each block's number and its start and end times stay identical to the original. The translated file loads straight into YouTube, a video player or an editing tool, with nothing to re-sync.
Short file or whole episode: two ways to translate
A few minutes of dialogue or a whole episode's subtitles translate the same way.
Readable subtitles: line length matters too
A good subtitle translation is not just about meaning: a line that runs too long overflows the screen and becomes unreadable in the few seconds it is shown. The AI translates while keeping the original structure, but some languages naturally run longer than others (German or Russian, for instance) — a quick check of the result before publishing is always a good habit.
Proof in the result
What the tool produces
How to translate a subtitle file
Step 1
Drop your subtitle file
Upload an SRT or VTT file.
Step 2
Choose the target language
Pick the language to translate into, from 30 languages. The source language is optional: leave it blank and the AI detects it from the text.
Step 3
Download your translation
The translation preview shows up right away; a long file (a full episode) is processed in the background instead.
Why translate your subtitles with Klipa?
30 translation languages
Translate your subtitles into English, Spanish, Arabic, German, Portuguese, Hindi and many more, from a single tool.
Timing and numbering preserved
Every block keeps its original number and its start and end times: the translated file stays in sync with the video, with nothing to re-time.
SRT and VTT formats
The translator accepts SRT and VTT files and returns the translation in the same format as the file you uploaded.
Translation that follows the context
The AI translates several lines of dialogue together, not one isolated line: the result reads like a conversation, not a stack of literally translated sentences.
Real cases
When to translate subtitles
Take a YouTube video international
Add a translated subtitle track to a video that is already published, to reach an audience that doesn't speak the original language, without touching the edit.
Make an online course work in several languages
Your learners don't all speak the same language: a translated subtitle file makes the same course understandable to everyone, with no trip back into the editing timeline.
Prepare translated captions for TikTok, Reels or Shorts
Translate the subtitle file, then burn it into the video with the animated subtitles tool to publish in more than one language.
Watch a movie or show in your own language
Found subtitles for a movie or an episode in a language you don't read? Translate the file to watch it in your own, without waiting for an official release.
Translate training videos for international teams
A company or organisation training staff across several countries can translate the subtitles of the same training video for each language, without re-recording it.
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Subtitle translator — frequently asked questions
How do I translate an SRT subtitle file online?
Drop the SRT or VTT file into the tool, choose the target language, then run the translation. The translated file downloads in the same format, with the same timing as the original — no software to install.
Is subtitle timing kept in sync after translation?
Yes. Each block's number and its start and end times stay exactly identical to the original: only the displayed text changes. The translated file remains perfectly in sync with the video, so there is nothing left to re-time or re-import.
How many languages can I translate subtitles into?
30 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean and Russian. You don't need to specify the source language: the AI recognises it directly from the text, so you can translate a file even when you're unsure what language it's currently in.
Which subtitle file formats are accepted?
SRT and VTT files. The translation comes back in the same format you uploaded, so it drops straight back into whatever tool or player you took it from. For an ASS or SSA file (common in fansub communities), convert it to SRT first with the subtitle converter, then translate it here.
Does the AI translate word-for-word, or does it understand context?
The AI processes several lines of dialogue together on each pass, not one isolated line: it sees the dialogue around each line and uses it as context. That avoids the "word-for-word" feel of pasting each line into a general-purpose translator on its own.
Can I translate the subtitles of a whole movie or TV episode?
Yes. A few minutes of dialogue or a whole episode's subtitles can be translated.
What happens to my subtitle files after translation?
Your translated file is automatically deleted after a period that depends on your plan; Studio keeps it for up to 90 days. Nobody else has access to it, and you can re-download it before it's removed.
Can I burn the translated subtitles into my video afterwards?
Yes. Translate the file here first, then load the video and the translated file into the animated subtitles tool to burn them directly into the picture, choosing the font, colour, position and style you want — no separate editing software needed.
What's the difference between translating subtitles and translating a video?
This translator only changes the text of an SRT or VTT file that already exists — the video itself isn't touched. To dub a video's voice (translated, re-synced audio), use the video translator instead, built for the audio track, not a subtitle file.
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Your subtitles, in every language
Translating a subtitle file by hand, line by line, while keeping the timing intact, is thankless work. Klipa's subtitle translator does it in seconds for a short file, and takes over in the background for a full episode or movie — always with the same timing, preserved from the first block to the last.
