How to convert TXT to SMI?
You can convert TXT to SMI with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose TXT files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your TXTs.
You can also click to select TXT files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a TXT file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with TXT 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
| Extension | txt |
|---|---|
| Category | Document/Office file formats |
| Developed by | - |
| Mime type | text/plain |
Description
TXT files are regular text files. They cannot contain formatting.| 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.Common questions about converting TXT to SMI
Can I convert TXT to SMI in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple TXTs to SMIs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing TXTs to convert to SMI.
Pasting TXT files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting TXT files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a TXT file to SMI, if its size is 1 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Premium you can convert big TXTs, up to 1 gigabyte each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TXT files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Premium.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TXT files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Premium.
Is converting TXTs to SMI safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your TXT 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 TXTs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join others who have trusted us to convert over 5,261,595 files so far.
Join others who have trusted us to convert over 5,261,595 files so far.
How long does it take to convert TXT to SMI?
For most documents, the wait may be a minute or so. However, MConverter also supports converting larger documents, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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