What SRT to speech preparation should remove
An SRT file combines spoken lines with sequence numbers and timestamps. A speech engine should receive the dialogue, not the timing syntax. This tool removes conventional timestamp rows, numeric counters, HTML-style tags, and common subtitle formatting codes. It keeps paragraph breaks so the cleaned result remains easy to review.
Why subtitle timing does not equal voice timing
Subtitle cues describe when text appears on screen. They do not guarantee that a narrator can deliver every line naturally inside the same window. After cleaning the file, compare the estimated duration with the video timeline. Shorten crowded lines, preserve breathing room, and check names or technical phrases separately.
A safer subtitle voiceover workflow
Keep the original SRT as the timing reference. Clean a copy, review the text for missing speaker labels, and preview the delivery with a device voice. For a final production track, use a voice engine and license suitable for your project. Then align the resulting clips to the original cue points in your editor rather than assuming automatic timing will be frame accurate.
Questions people ask
Does this page upload my subtitle file?
No. You paste the text and the cleanup runs locally in JavaScript.
Can it preserve speaker names?
Plain speaker names remain. Formatting tags may be removed, so review the output before recording.
Can I download an MP3 here?
This page focuses on script cleanup and preview. Use the Natural AI Voice mode on the homepage for a local WAV file.