Convert ASS or SSA to SRT
Turn a SubStation Alpha file — modern .ass or the older .ssa — into a plain SubRip .srt file. Drop it below and it converts instantly in your browser.
What changes in the conversion
Advanced SubStation Alpha (.ass) is a rich subtitle format that supports fonts, colours, positioning, and karaoke effects, which is why it is popular for anime and fansubs. SubRip (.srt) is far simpler and far more widely supported, but it can only hold plain text and timing. This tool keeps your dialogue and timing and drops the .ass styling, so the result plays anywhere that reads .srt. If you need to keep the styling, hold on to your original file.
The same goes for the older SubStation Alpha (.ssa) format, the predecessor of .ass with a [V4 Styles] section instead of [V4+ Styles]. The converter detects which kind you dropped and reads both identically; the dialogue events and timing come across, the styling stays behind.
Not sure whether to keep the styling or drop it? SRT vs ASS explained →
FAQ
Will I lose the styling from my .ass file?
Yes, and that is expected. SubRip has no way to store fonts, colours, positioning, or effects, so those are removed. The subtitle text, line breaks, and timing are kept exactly, which is all most players need.
Why convert ASS to SRT at all?
SubRip is the most widely supported subtitle format. Many players, TVs, and upload tools accept .srt but not .ass, so converting makes your subtitles work in more places.
Can I convert an older .ssa file too?
Yes. SubStation Alpha (.ssa) is the older predecessor of .ass, with a [V4 Styles] section instead of [V4+ Styles]. The converter detects which one you dropped and reads both the same way; either becomes a plain .srt with the timing and text intact.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in JavaScript in your browser. Your file never leaves your device, no server is involved, and the page works offline.
Can I batch convert multiple files at once?
Yes. Drop several .ass files together and they'll each be converted and returned in a single ZIP, all in your browser. It's the same conversion as single files, just in bulk.