Have the video and SRT? Bring them into one edit.
Already have a video recording and a supplied .srt subtitle file? Add the media to your timeline, upload the supplied SRT, and review text, timing and appearance together before delivery.
Recorded materialYour next edit
One recording. An edit you can refine.
Illustrative editing brief
“Align the imported subtitle timing with the trimmed video, correct the technical terms in the third cue, and apply a clean broadcast subtitle style.”
No fresh transcription needed
Bring existing subtitle files directly into your project without generating new transcription from scratch.
Precise timeline & media mapping
Associate SRT cues with the intended video or audio clip. Reimport replaces cues for that clip while preserving others.
Review each output separately
A styled video and a separate SRT serve different needs. Check the downloaded file and its timing against the edit you will publish.
What an SRT file does (and doesn't) provide
Plain text cues. Not a styled project.
An ordinary SubRip (.srt) file supplies numbered text cues with start and end timestamps. It is not a word-aligned transcript or a portable styled project. Cubix strips imported markup; review the caption appearance in the editor rather than expecting fonts, positions or animations to transfer.
SRT provides cue-level start and end times, not individual word alignment.
HTML tags like <i> or <font> are stripped; typography is controlled in the editor.
Importing SRT replaces existing caption segments on the targeted media item.
Media mapping and replacement
How Cubix handles imported subtitles.
Understanding media mapping prevents unexpected caption replacement. Keep your original video and SRT, and preserve any existing caption text you need before reimporting.
Automatic association
Single media on the timeline
When one video or audio item exists on the timeline, importing an SRT associates cues with that item automatically. Previous caption segments on that item are replaced.
Keep your source video and SRT, and preserve any captions you need before reimporting.
Target selection
Multiple media items
When multiple video clips or audio tracks exist, Cubix prompts you to choose which media item owns the subtitles. Only the chosen item’s captions are replaced; other items remain untouched.
Ensure the correct media item is selected.
Timeline behavior
Editing after subtitle import
SRT timestamps belong to the source version they were prepared for. After a trim, cut or reorder, check the first, middle and last cues against speech and correct any mismatch. Do not assume the imported timing still fits the revised edit.
Verify sync after each timing change.
The subtitle editing workflow
From supplied SRT to reviewed delivery.
Place media first, then import SRT
Add your video or audio clip to the timeline. In the Captions panel, choose Upload SRT file and select your local file.
Proofread text and adjust timing
Scrub through cues on the timeline. Correct names, jargon and punctuation. Check the available timing controls if cues drift.
Style and export for delivery
Choose readable caption styling and review it in playback. Check rendered captions in the video export; use Download SRT when you need a separate cue file and verify its timing too.
Quality verification
Review before you deliver.
Verify caption timing and legibility against the source audio. Check that text remains clear and readable across intended viewing devices.
First, middle and last cue sync
Verify timestamps across the whole video to catch cumulative drift.
Name and term accuracy
Proofread proper nouns, acronyms and technical vocabulary against speech.
Line length & breaks
Ensure captions do not exceed two lines or wrap awkwardly on mobile.
Illustrative editing request
“Align the imported subtitle timing with the trimmed video, correct the technical terms in the third cue, and apply a clean broadcast subtitle style.”
An untested example brief to adapt. Make timing and text corrections with the available caption controls, then inspect playback and the downloaded output.
Editing video with existing subtitles: your questions.
Yes. If you already have a prepared .srt file, upload it directly through the Captions menu. Add media first, then use Upload SRT file in the Captions panel. This import uses supplied cue text and timestamps rather than generating a fresh transcript.
Applying an SRT file replaces the caption segments for the specific media item you select. Other media items retain their captions. Keep the original video and SRT, and preserve any existing caption text you need before reimporting.
The separate SRT is a text-and-timestamps delivery, not a copy of the full editor caption style. Review styled captions in the downloaded video separately. Imported markup is stripped by the current Cubix importer.
Check timing after each edit. A supplied SRT may refer to a different source cut, and trimming or reordering requires review against the new playback order. Check first, middle and last cues and verify any downloaded SRT against the final video. This workflow expects an .srt file, not a VTT or ASS project.
Bring the video. Bring the subtitles. Finish the cut.
Combine your recording and existing SRT file in one workspace. Review the text, timing and appearance, then check the downloaded output before delivery.