How to convert SUB to SMI?
You can convert SUB to SMI with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose SUB files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your SUBs.
You can also click to select SUB files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a SUB file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with SUB files to SMI is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on SMI from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's SMI or something else.
- Download your SMI files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted SMI files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each SMI.
On desktop platforms, you can download the SMI files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the SMIs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .sub |
|---|---|
| Category | Subtitles file formats |
| Developed by | Tiamat Software |
| Mime type | text/x-microdvd |
Format description
MicroDVD Subtitle files (SUB) contain subtitle text, start and end time points. SUB files are meant to be used together with the corresponding video the subtitles are for. MicroDVD Subtitle do not support text formatting.Note: SUB files do not contain a video stream inside.
| 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.Common questions about converting SUB to SMI
Can I convert SUB to SMI in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple SUBs to SMIs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing SUBs to convert to SMI.
Pasting SUB files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting SUB files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a SUB file to SMI, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big SUBs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert SUB 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 SUB 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 SUBs to SMI safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your SUB 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 SUBs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,314,850 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,314,850 files so far.
How long does it take to convert SUB to SMI?
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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