Convert SMI to SRT

File Extension SMI
Full Name Microsoft SAMI Subtitles Format

File with a .SMI extension contains a multimedia presentation or a slide show stored in the Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language – SMIL. SMI files usually contain a string of references to multimedia files, text and other different data types.

File Extension SRT
Full Name SubRip Video Subtitle Format

Files with the .

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "SMI") to another (referred to as "SRT"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, SMI file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format SMI to format SRT becomes essential.

So, how can we perform SMI to SRT file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format SMI and transforming it into format SRT. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of SMI to SRT converters.

Conversion from SMI to SRT

How to convert the SMI file to SRT?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of SMI to SRT. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the SMI file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file SMI, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the SMI file to the application
  • Select the output format of the SRT file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file SRT on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted SRT file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the SMI format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.