.SRV3 File Extension
Subtitle Resource Version 3
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What is an SRV3 file?
An SRV3 file is a subtitle and caption file used by YouTube as part of its Timed Text system. It stores caption text along with precise timing information that tells the video player when each line of text should appear and disappear. The format is text-based and structured in the XML standard so YouTube can process and display subtitles accurately during video playback.
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YouTube uses the SRV3 format internally to support features such as closed captions, translated subtitles, and accessibility options. Content creators, translators, and accessibility teams interact with the SRV3 format indirectly when uploading captions or using YouTube's subtitle and translation tools, even though they may not manually create SRV3 files themselves. SRV3 files may include caption text, timing cues, and additional metadata that helps YouTube synchronize subtitles with video and audio.
How to open an SRV3 file
SRV3 files are not meant to be opened or intended for direct playback in media players. Instead, YouTube internally references the files to display subtitles and captions. However, you can open SRV3 files with a plain text editor, since the file is text-based.