Convert MPE to subtitles

Sonix transcribes your MPE file and creates timestamped subtitles in SRT, VTT, and other formats.

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About This Format

Understanding MPE files

What is a MPE file?

MPEG video file (alternate extension)

MPE files are just the shortened version for the more common MPEG extension made by the Moving Pictures Expert Group. Videos that are encoded with the MPE file extension are using the MPEG-2 compression algorithm with progressive video formats sampling at about 1.5million bits per second. See MPEG movie files for more information.

Common Uses

  • Video playback
  • Legacy video content

Audio Quality

Standard MPEG video quality

Transcription Tips for MPE

  • Same as MPG/MPEG files
  • Generally good audio quality

Where MPE Files Come From

  • Video encoding software
  • Legacy media applications
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How It Works

Create subtitles from MPE in 6 steps

Step 1

Create account

Sign up for Sonix's free trial. Includes 30 minutes free.

Step 2

Upload file

Upload your MPE file from your computer or cloud storage.

Step 3

Select language

Choose from 53+ languages spoken in your file.

Step 4

Auto-transcribe

Sonix AI transcribes your MPE with word-level timestamps.

Step 5

Split subtitles

Customize line length, duration, and subtitle breaks.

Step 6

Export

Download subtitles as SRT, VTT, or other formats.

Common Questions

Everything about MPE subtitles

Can you create subtitles from MPE files?

Yes! Sonix transcribes your MPE file with word-level timestamps and creates professional subtitles in SRT, VTT, and other formats.

What subtitle formats are supported?

Export subtitles as SRT (most universal), VTT (web video), FCPXML (Final Cut Pro), and many more formats.

Can I customize subtitle timing?

Yes! Adjust max characters per line, lines per caption, max duration, and manually fine-tune any timing.

How do I add subtitles to my video?

Upload the SRT/VTT file to YouTube, Vimeo, or import into your video editor. You can also burn subtitles directly into the video.

Can I translate subtitles?

Yes! Sonix can translate your subtitles into 54+ languages, making your content accessible globally.

Are the subtitles accurate?

Sonix achieves up to 99% accuracy. Use our editor to make any corrections before exporting.

Why Sonix

Professional subtitles from MPE files

Multiple Formats

Export subtitles as SRT, VTT, FCPXML, and more for any platform.

Customizable

Control line length, duration, and style of your subtitles.

Translate

Create subtitles in 53+ languages from your original audio.

Burn-in Option

Permanently embed subtitles into your video with one click.

Reviews

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4.98 rating from 211 reviews

I love how easy it is – it saves me so much time transcribing – I can just pull out the main points of interest from the transcription.
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