Convert NFO to SRT

Understanding NFO and SRT file formats

NFO files are plain text files that often contain information about a digital release, such as software or media. They are typically used by release groups to provide details about the content, including credits, instructions, or other metadata. These files are usually opened with text editors.

SRT files, on the other hand, are subtitle files used in video playback. They contain the text of the subtitles along with timing information to ensure the text appears at the correct time during the video. SRT files are widely supported by media players and video editing software.

Converting NFO to SRT

Converting an NFO file to an SRT file involves extracting the relevant text from the NFO file and formatting it with the appropriate timing information for subtitles. This process is not straightforward, as NFO files do not contain timing data, so you will need to manually add this information.

Best software for NFO to SRT conversion

While there is no direct converter for NFO to SRT due to the nature of these files, you can use text editing software to manually create an SRT file. Here are some steps using a text editor:

• Open the NFO file with a text editor like Notepad++ or Sublime Text.
• Copy the relevant text you want to use as subtitles.
• Create a new file and save it with an .srt extension.
• Manually add timing information in the SRT format: 1
  00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,000
  Your subtitle text here
• Repeat for each subtitle entry.

For more advanced subtitle editing, you can use software like Aegisub or Subtitle Edit, which provide a graphical interface to help with timing and formatting.