What does changing the subtitle frame rate do?
It multiplies every cue start and end time by the ratio of the new frame rate to the original (target FPS divided by source FPS). So converting 24 fps subtitles to a 25 fps video speeds up every timing by 25/24, keeping the subtitles locked to the picture.
Which subtitle formats are supported?
SRT, WebVTT (VTT), ASS, SSA, SMI/SAMI and MicroDVD (SUB). The output keeps the exact same format as the input file. You can also upload ZIP archives containing multiple subtitle files for batch conversion.
How do I convert 24 fps subtitles to 25 fps?
Select 24 as the source FPS and 25 as the target FPS, then upload your subtitle file. Every timestamp is scaled by 25/24. This is the classic PAL conversion used when a 23.976 or 24 fps film is sped up to 25 fps for European television.
Why should I use 23.976 instead of 24?
NTSC video runs at 29.97 fps and cinematic sources are often 23.976 fps rather than true 24 fps. Using the exact source value matters — a small error in the FPS ratio builds up into seconds of drift over a two-hour movie.
Do MicroDVD .sub files work differently?
Yes. MicroDVD subtitles store frame numbers instead of timestamps, so the tool scales the frame numbers directly by the FPS ratio (it does not treat them as milliseconds). Choose the correct source FPS for the frame numbers to be accurate.
How accurate is the rescaled timing?
Timestamps are scaled to the nearest millisecond (frame numbers to the nearest frame), so precision is preserved as well as the format allows. For SRT and VTT that means millisecond precision, and for ASS/SSA centisecond precision.
Is my subtitle file uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs entirely in your browser. Your subtitle files never leave your device, which makes the tool safe for unreleased content.
What is the difference between FPS rescaling and shifting subtitles?
Rescaling stretches the whole timeline by a fixed ratio — needed when the video frame rate changes. Shifting just moves every cue by the same offset — needed when subtitles are consistently early or late. Use this tool for the first case and the subtitle position/shift tool for the second.
Can I batch convert multiple files at once?
Yes. Select multiple files or upload a ZIP archive. All supported subtitle files are processed with the same source and target FPS, and you can download each file individually or grab a single ZIP with all rescaled files.