Convert SSA to SBV

File Extension SSA
Full Name SubStation Alpha Subtitle Format

The SSA extension is assigned to files used mainly by tools for creating subtitles for movies. SSA files are used to store dialogue lists for movies. In addition, these files may contain text formatting elements and simple graphic elements. The SSA format also allows you to create files for karaoke.

File Extension SBV
Full Name Superbase Form Definition Format

SBV file format is used for storage of YouTube video subtitles or captions, including timestamps, in plain text format. File contains such information as an ID, start and end time (using an H:MM:SS.000 format) and text for each caption.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "SSA") to another (referred to as "SBV"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, SSA 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 SSA to format SBV becomes essential.

So, how can we perform SSA to SBV 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 SSA and transforming it into format SBV. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of SSA to SBV converters.

Conversion from SSA to SBV

SSA to SBV

How to convert the SSA file to SBV?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of SSA to SBV. 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 SSA file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file SSA, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the SSA file to the application
  • Select the output format of the SBV file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file SBV on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted SBV file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the SSA format:
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Other conversions
to the SBV 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.