Four Easy Ways to Open SRT Files

The scenario: You have a file with the SRT file extension on your computer that you need to open. You double-click it as usual, expecting for a program to load it up, but sadly nothing happens. You try it again, but still nothing happens. What can you do? Try these four easy methods to open a troublesome SRT file.

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1st Method: Open it in another program.

When you double-click SRT files, your computer attempts to open it in a program associated with SRT files. If there’s no program associated with SRT files on your computer, the file won’t open. To open the file, download one of the most popular programs associated with SRT files such as Omron CX-Supervisor, Skymap Data File, or BSPlayer Subtitle.

2nd Method: Take a hint from the file type.

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The SRT file extension usually indicates it's under the umbrella of Video Files. However, if it’s another file type, it might not open with one of the programs listed above. Take the following steps to find the file type:

  1. Right-click the file.
  2. Click “Properties” (Windows) or “More Info” (Mac).
  3. Locate the file type under either “Type of File” (Windows) or “Kind” (Mac).

3rd Method: Check with the developer.

So you’ve tried using a different program, you’ve confirmed the file type, and your SRT file still won’t open. Even if these methods were unsuccessful, you might still be able to reach out to a software developer for help. Use the chart below to find the developer for each of the programs mentioned above and contact them directly for assistance.

Software Developed By
Omron CX-Supervisor Microsoft Developer
Skymap Data File Unknown
BSPlayer Subtitle WEBTEH Ltd.
SDR99 Speech Recognition Task Speech Recogniser Transcript Windows Software
SubRipper Subtitle Information Zuggy
Siemens Mobile Phone C60 Sound File Siemens AG
DVD Subtitle File Microsoft Developer

4th Method: Open it in a universal file viewer.

If the developer isn’t able to help, a universal file viewer probably can. File Magic (Download) and similar programs are designed to open a wide variety of file formats, including SRT files. Some aren’t compatible and will only open in binary. Download File Magic now to open you SRT and hundreds of other file types with one program!

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