Input example
approved-script.txt + voiceover.wav before exporting SBV
Subtitle file format
SBV subtitle files for platform handoff
SBV is less common than SRT/VTT but still appears in platform and client handoff requirements. TimedSubs keeps it behind the same quality checks and plan limits as other delivery formats.
Output asset example
a checked SBV subtitle file with quality status preserved
Common quality signal
A subtitle line overlaps or reads too fast, so export should pause until it is fixed.
Decision points
Best use
Use SBV only when the platform, client, or legacy workflow specifically asks for it.
TimedSubs angle
Generate SBV from a verified subtitle timeline instead of manually converting unreviewed subtitle text.
Delivery risk
Format conversion should not hide timing overlap, negative duration, or readability problems.
Practical workflow
- 1
Prepare script-first subtitle timing.
- 2
Check quality before conversion.
- 3
Export SBV when the plan includes full subtitle formats.
Product boundary
SBV is a delivery format, not a separate subtitle workflow. Timing and quality still come first.
FAQ
Should I choose SBV by default?
Usually no. Prefer SRT/VTT unless your destination requires SBV.
Can TimedSubs package multiple formats?
Yes, full-format plans can use richer export packages when quality allows delivery.