How to convert SMI to SRT?
You can convert SMI to SRT with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose SMI files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your SMIs.
You can also click to select SMI files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an SMI file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with SMI files to SRT is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on SRT from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's SRT or something else.
- Download your SRT files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted SRT files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each SRT.
On desktop platforms, you can download the SRT files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the SRTs with 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 SMI to SRT
Can I convert SMI to SRT in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple SMIs to SRTs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing SMIs to convert to SRT.
Pasting SMI files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting SMI files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an SMI file to SRT, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big SMIs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert SMI 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 SMI 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 SMIs to SRT safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your SMI 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 SMIs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,312,978 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,312,978 files so far.
How long does it take to convert SMI 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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