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Convert ASS to SRT

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 25, 2026
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Is it possible to convert ASS to SRT?
Yes - ASS converts to SRT.

Open the .ass file in Subtitle Workshop or Subtitle Editor and save as .srt. All subtitle text and timecodes transfer exactly, but fonts, colors, on-screen positioning, karaoke timing, and all ASS override tags are stripped - SRT supports none of them.

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Also to SRT: VTT · SCC · MKV

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Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert ASS to SRT?

Many TVs, media players, and older streaming devices accept only plain .srt subtitles and cannot render ASS styling. Converting to SRT makes subtitles work on these devices. The loss is most visible in anime fansub files that use custom positioning, styled signs, and karaoke effects.

How to convert ASS to SRT

Subtitle Workshop FREE

Open the .ass file in Subtitle Workshop and use File > Save As, then select SubRip (.srt) as the format.

Subtitle Editor OPEN-SOURCE

Open the .ass file in Subtitle Editor and export as SubRip (.srt) via File > Save As.

Gnome Subtitles OPEN-SOURCE

Open the .ass file in Gnome Subtitles and save as .srt via File > Save As.

Bistec FREE

Open the .ass file in Bistec and export as SubRip (.srt).

Programs that convert ASS

Subtitle Workshop
Bistec
Subtitle Editor
Gnome Subtitles
Microsoft Windows NotePad

About these formats

.ASS Advanced SubStation Alpha Subtitle

An ASS file is an Advanced SubStation Alpha subtitle file - plain text that holds timed subtitle lines plus fonts, colors, positioning, and effects. To watch it, place the .ass next to your…

Open .ASS details →
.SRT SubRip Subtitle File

An SRT file (SubRip Subtitle) stores subtitles as plain text with timecodes. You don't open it alone - rename it to match your video file, keep both in the same folder, and VLC or MPV loads…

Open .SRT details →

Quality & what to watch

  • All ASS-specific styling is lost: named font styles, colors, outline/shadow settings, on-screen positioning, fade effects, karaoke syllable timing, and inline override tags are all stripped.
  • In anime fansub files, signs positioned over the image become plain lines at the bottom after conversion to SRT; karaoke coloring also disappears.
  • SRT supports only basic bold, italic, and underline tags plus a font color tag - and even those are not honored by all players.

Frequently asked questions

Can I preserve some styling when converting ASS to SRT?
Only bold, italic, and underline tags can map to SRT; all other ASS styling - positioning, colors, karaoke - has no SRT equivalent and is dropped.
Will the timecodes change during conversion?
No - timecodes are preserved exactly; only the formatting layer is stripped.
Is there a command-line option for batch converting many .ass files?
Yes - FFmpeg converts subtitle formats: ffmpeg -i subtitles.ass subtitles.srt. Wrap this in a loop to process multiple files at once.
Why does my converted .srt look plain on screen?
SRT has no styling layer; all ASS visual effects and positioning are lost. If you need styled subtitles, keep the original .ass file for players that support it.