Extract Subtitle (to .srt)
Extract an embedded subtitle track from a video to a standard .srt file you can translate. Fails if the video has no subtitle track (burned-in subtitles are pixels, not text — use 'Cover Subtitle (Glass Blur)' for those).
Overview
Extract Subtitle (to .srt) is a no-code automation step in the Video category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 4 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Extract an embedded subtitle track from a video to a standard .srt file you can translate. Fails if the video has no subtitle track (burned-in subtitles are pixels, not text — use 'Cover Subtitle (Glass Blur)' for those).
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input video | file | Required | Example: C:/videos/clip.mp4 Supports variables | |
| Subtitle track index | number | Optional | 0 | 0 = first subtitle track. |
| Output .srt (optional) | file | Optional | Blank = next to the input. Supports variables | |
| Store output path in | variable | Optional | Example: outPath |
How to use Extract Subtitle (to .srt)
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Extract Subtitle (to .srt) command from the Video group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Extract Subtitle (to .srt) has 4 configurable field(s).
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Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Extract Subtitle (to .srt) command do?
Extract an embedded subtitle track from a video to a standard .srt file you can translate. Fails if the video has no subtitle track (burned-in subtitles are pixels, not text — use 'Cover Subtitle (Glass Blur)' for those).
Which group does the Extract Subtitle (to .srt) command belong to?
Extract Subtitle (to .srt) is part of the Video group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Extract Subtitle (to .srt) command take any parameters?
Yes — Extract Subtitle (to .srt) has 4 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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