How to convert SAMI to SRT?
You can convert SAMI to SRT with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose SAMI files from your device or cloud storageAt the top of this page, drag and drop your SAMIs.
Alternatively, click on the Browse box to select files with your device's file picker, or copy and paste a SAMI file by pressing Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V on Mac).
MConverter can easily import SAMIs from Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Converting a folder with SAMI files to SRT is also supported: simply paste, drag and drop it, or use the ADD FOLDER button. - Click or tap on SRT from the list of target formatsYou could also use the search box at the top right to quickly find the format you need, whether it's SRT or something else.
- Get your SRT files after MConverter has finished processing themClick on DOWNLOAD ALL to save your SRTs to your default downloads folder, or select SAVE TO to choose another location.
You can also configure automatic file downloads during the conversion process or in the settings menu. When enabled, each SRT file is downloaded as soon as its conversion is complete, without waiting for the others to finish.
If supported by your device, you'll see a Share icon, allowing you to directly send converted files to other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .smi |
|---|---|
| Alternative filename extension | .sami |
| Category | Subtitles file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | application/x-sami |
Format description
SAMI is short for Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange. Developed in the late 90s by Microsoft, SMI or SAMI files were an accessibility initiative by the company. Such files contain subtitles with formatting, extended from HTML. In other words, subtitle text in the SAMI format can be bolded, italicized, underlined, colored, and more. SAMI files are used along with video files as closed captions.| File extension | .srt |
|---|---|
| Category | Subtitles file formats |
| Developed by | Brain, Zuggy |
| Mime type | application/x-subrip |
Format description
Abbreviation for SubRip Subtitles. SRT files contain subtitles which can be played together with videos. An SRT file stores information about when each subtitle text should get displayed and then removed, along with a sequential index. Subtitles in the SRT format cannot have formatting, unlike some other subtitle formats, such as SMI (SAMI).Note: SRT files themselves do not contain the video. They are only used in conjunction with a video.
Common questions about converting SAMI to SRT
Can I convert SAMI to SRT in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple SAMIs to SRTs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing SAMIs to convert to SRT.
Pasting SAMI files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting SAMI files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a SAMI file to SRT, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big SAMIs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert SAMI files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert SAMI files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting SAMIs to SRT safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your SAMI files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your SAMIs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert SAMI to SRT?
For most files with subtitles, the wait is just one or two seconds. However, MConverter also supports converting larger files with subtitles, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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