Once you’ve created or translated subtitles using Matesub, the next step is to export them in a format that best suits your needs. Matesub offers a variety of export options to cater to different platforms and applications.

Step 1: Choose the export option
When your subtitles are completely ready, navigate to the Export section within Matesub, and then select Assets.

Step 2: Select the desired format
Matesub supports many different subtitle formats, each built for different uses, you can even select multiple formats at once. Pick the one (or ones) that best fit your project:

• SubRip (SRT): A widely-used format compatible with most media players and software. It includes start and end times for each subtitle along with the text.
  

• SubRip (captions position included): This variation of SRT includes additional positioning information for captions, ensuring they appear in specified locations on the screen, enhancing readability and context.
  

• WebVTT: Ideal for HTML5 video players and web content, WebVTT supports subtitle styling and positioning, making it perfect for web-based applications.
  

• TTML: Used in broadcasting and streaming, TTML offers rich text formatting, styling, and positioning, suitable for professional broadcasting environments.
  

• Advanced Substation Alpha (ASS): Supports advanced styling, including custom fonts, colors, and positioning. It is often used for media such as anime that require detailed styling.
  

• AVID TXT: Primarily used in the AVID editing suite, this format includes timecodes and text, facilitating subtitle integration in professional video editing workflows.
  

• Plain text: Provides a simple text file containing only the subtitle text without timing information. Use this for reviewing or repurposing subtitle content in other applications.
  

Step 3: Export your subtitles
After selecting the desired format(s), click the “Export” button. Matesub will process your subtitles and generate the file for download.

FAQ

Can I export multiple formats at the same time?
Yes! You can select all the formats you need, and Matesub will prepare separate files for each one.

How do I choose the right format?
Think about where your video will live. SRT is the safe bet for broad compatibility, while WebVTT is ideal for your website. If you are going to a professional broadcast or editing suite, TTML or AVID TXT might be required.

Can my downloaded subtitles include speaker identification?
Yes, they can. Just activate the “Timecoded sentences” toggle when exporting. This will download a .csv file that includes the speaker identification alongside the subtitles.

This guide covers:

• How to export subtitles from Matesub.
• Choosing the best format for your platform (SRT, WebVTT, TTML, etc.).
• Finalizing and downloading your subtitle files.