How to batch-extract subtitles from an entire TV season

Doing one episode is easy; doing twenty-four is a chore. AI Subtitle Studio's batch mode processes entire folders: it scans every episode, extracts the subtitle tracks, and can transcribe, translate or sync each file — unattended, while you do something else.

What batch mode can do per episode

  • Batch extract — pull the first subtitle track out of every selected video (one track per file), saving .srt/.ass/.sup next to each episode.
  • Batch transcribe — generate AI subtitles for every episode that has no subtitle track.
  • Batch translate — translate a season's worth of SRT files to another language in one queue.
  • Batch sync — re-time every episode's subtitle against its own audio track.

Every step runs locally and sequentially through the queue, with per-file progress and results in the Dashboard.

Sidecar detection keeps things organized

The scanner pairs each video with subtitle files already sitting in the same folder (shown with a green “External” badge), so you can see at a glance which episodes still need subtitles, which have embedded-only tracks, and which are done. Output files follow the episode's filename, which media servers like Plex and Jellyfin pick up automatically.

Batch-process a season

  1. Drop the season folder in Drag the whole folder into the Dashboard. Every episode is scanned and listed with its video, audio and subtitle track counts.
  2. Select the episodes Tick the checkboxes on the files you want (or select all).
  3. Choose the batch action Batch Extract for embedded tracks — or batch transcribe/translate/sync depending on what the season needs.
  4. Let it run The queue processes every file one by one. Come back to a folder of ready subtitle files named to match each episode.

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Frequently asked questions

Which track does batch extraction pick?
The first subtitle track in each file's list. For seasons ripped the same way, that is consistently the same language across all episodes; individual exceptions can be extracted per-file with one click.
Will output files match my Plex/Jellyfin naming?
Yes — subtitles are saved next to each video with the episode's filename, the exact convention media servers auto-detect.
How many files can I queue?
There is no artificial limit; a full season or a whole show archive is fine. Processing is sequential, so a bigger queue just takes proportionally longer.
Can I mix formats in one batch?
Yes. Each file is handled by type — text tracks extract directly, image tracks (PGS/VobSub) extract as image files ready for OCR.

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