Subtitle Translation API

Subtitle Translation API for SRT and VTT Files

Automatically translate subtitle files using the TranslatePlus Subtitle Translation API. Support for SRT and VTT formats while preserving timestamps and subtitle structure.

Automatically Translate Subtitles

Video platforms and content creators often need to translate subtitles into multiple languages. The TranslatePlus Subtitle Translation API allows developers to automatically translate subtitle files while preserving subtitle timing and structure.

This enables applications to:

  • translate SRT and VTT subtitle files
  • localize video subtitles
  • support multilingual video platforms
  • deliver subtitles to global audiences

Why timing-safe subtitles matter

Subtitle timestamps and formatting are critical for synchronized playback. The API keeps the timing intact so translated subtitles stay aligned with the video.

Timing preserved
Subtitle timestamps remain unchanged.
Multilingual reach
Translate subtitles into 130+ languages.
Simple upload
Send an SRT or VTT file and get translated output.
Developer-friendly
Integrate into streaming apps and pipelines.
How it works

Translate SRT and VTT Subtitles in Minutes

Upload your SRT file, choose the target language, and receive a translated subtitle file ready for your video platform.

  • Upload an SRT or VTT file and set the target language.
  • Translate subtitle content automatically.
  • Download a translated file with timestamps intact.
Request
curl -X POST https://api.translateplus.io/v2/translate/subtitles \
    -H "X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY" \
    -F "file=@subtitles.srt" \
    -F "target=es"
Response
{
      "translated_file": "subtitles_es.srt",
      "source_language": "en",
      "target_language": "es"
    }

Key Features of the Subtitle Translation API

Designed for multilingual video accessibility with timing-safe subtitle translations.

Translate SRT and VTT Subtitle Files

Upload an SRT file and get translated subtitles ready for playback.

Preserve Subtitle Timing

Subtitle timestamps stay synchronized with the video.

Multilingual Video Localization

Expand video reach with translations into major languages.

130+ Supported Languages

Translate subtitle files for viewers worldwide.

Use Cases for Subtitle Translation

Workflows that help teams localize video content at scale.

Video Streaming Platforms

Automatically translate subtitles for streaming platforms and media libraries.

Online Course Platforms

Translate educational video subtitles for learners around the world.

Content Creators

Localize YouTube or video content with multilingual subtitle translations.

Media Localization

Media companies can translate subtitle files to distribute content internationally with synchronized subtitles.

Subtitle Translation vs Text Translation

Pick the right endpoint for your translation workflow.

FeatureText Translation APISubtitle Translation API
Translate plain text
Translate subtitle files
Preserve timestamps
Video localization

Frequently Asked Questions

Start Translating Subtitles

Use the TranslatePlus Subtitle Translation API to automatically translate SRT files and deliver localized video subtitles.