How to convert SMI to TXT?
You can convert SMI to TXT 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 TXT is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on TXT from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's TXT or something else.
- Download your TXT files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted TXT files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each TXT.
On desktop platforms, you can download the TXT files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the TXTs with other apps.
About the formats
| Extension | smi |
|---|---|
| Alternative extension | sami |
| Category | Subtitles file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | application/x-sami |
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.| Extension | txt |
|---|---|
| Category | Document/Office file formats |
| Developed by | - |
| Mime type | text/plain |
Description
TXT files are regular text files. They cannot contain formatting.Common questions about converting SMI to TXT
Can I convert SMI to TXT in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple SMIs to TXTs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing SMIs to convert to TXT.
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 TXT, 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 TXT 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 others who have trusted us to convert over 7,140,912 files so far.
Join others who have trusted us to convert over 7,140,912 files so far.
How long does it take to convert SMI to TXT?
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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