The Polyglot journal

Good subtitles.
Start with the details.

Practical guides to creating, reviewing and translating subtitles on your Mac.

2026-09-20

SRT vs VTT: choose the right subtitle file

Choose SRT or WebVTT for your video, compare matching cue examples, and learn how to convert a simple subtitle file without changing its timing.

2026-09-19

Create an SRT subtitle file from your own recording on Mac. Learn what to review, how to export, and how to check the subtitles in your player.