Subtitle readability checker
Find overlapping captions, invalid times, long lines and fast reading speeds.
- Free
- No account
- Runs in your browser
Up to 2 MB of caption text. Review each caption against the recording.
Runs on your device. Your captions are not uploaded.
Your result
Open or paste captions to begin.
These checks flag captions to look at again. They do not compare the words with your audio.
Checking captions for reading speed?
Studio keeps captions short enough to read and styles them for vertical clips.
How to use the subtitle readability checker
- Open or paste your captionsChoose an SRT or WebVTT file, or paste the caption text.
- Press Check captionsPick the download format and any timing first.
- Check and downloadSave the file as SRT, WebVTT or plain text, then play it with your video.
Before you start
Which caption files work?
SRT and WebVTT files, up to 2 MB. You can also paste the caption text straight in.
Are my captions uploaded?
Caption editing and checks run on your device. Translation sends caption text to our AI service when you choose Translate.
Does it check the words against my audio?
It works on the caption file only. Play the result with your video before you publish.
Is it free?
Yes, with no account. Download as SRT, WebVTT or plain text as often as you like.
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Guides for this task
All articlesFix subtitles that are early or late
Distinguish a constant offset from drift and individual cue errors before changing timing.
Read the guide Guide · CaptionsCheck caption reading speed before publishing
Use reading-speed and line-length flags to find cues that need a human review.
Read the guide Guide · Before you uploadCaptions that only use words you said
An invented caption word can land on a card as if you said it.
Read the guideWant captions you never fix by hand?
Upload the raw recording. Studio cuts the ums, retakes and long pauses, adds captions and makes short clips. 30 free minutes, no card.