Convert SUB to SMI

File Extension SUB
Full Name DivX Movie Subtitle File Format

SUB is an extension given to files containing the text of subtitles used during movie projection. These are mostly dialogue lists that are translated from the original language to the target language. This solution is also used for the needs of people with disabilities, e.g. the hearing impaired.

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.

What is file format conversion?

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

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

Conversion from SUB to SMI

How to convert the SUB file to SMI?

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

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