YouTube / Free tool
Online Subtitle Editor
Polish the words and timing of your captions in one place. Edit each cue, shift a whole subtitle file and check timing against a video before exporting SRT, VTT or TXT.
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How to use this tool
- 01
Open your subtitle file
Choose an SRT or VTT file, paste the content or try an example.
- 02
Review words and timing
Inspect the converted preview. In the editor, adjust cue text and start or end times.
- 03
Choose and download a format
Save SRT for editors, VTT for web players or TXT for readable text.
Match the subtitle to the moment
Open an existing subtitle file, edit words and cue times, and add a video for synchronized preview. Preview jumps to the selected cue so you can check the moment quickly.
How do I delay every caption by two seconds?
Enter 2 in Shift all cues and apply the change. Use a negative value to bring captions earlier, keeping the first start time at zero or later.
Frequently asked questions
What is an online subtitle editor?
It lets you change subtitle text and timing before saving a new caption file. SocQ supports cue editing, adding and removing cues, a whole-file time shift and optional video preview.
How do I correct one subtitle?
Open your SRT or VTT file and find the numbered cue. Edit its text or its start and end times, then check the export preview.
How do I delay every caption by two seconds?
Enter 2 in Shift all cues and apply the change. Use a negative value to bring captions earlier, keeping the first start time at zero or later.
Can I check subtitles against my video?
Yes. Add a video file, play it and watch the active subtitle. Use a cue’s Preview button to jump to its start time.
How do I add or delete a caption?
Add subtitle creates a new cue after the final cue. Give it text and valid times. Use Remove beside a cue to delete that one.
Can I save both SRT and VTT?
Yes. Choose the export format, download it and switch formats to save another copy. TXT is also available for a readable transcript.
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