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Convert EBU-STL (STL, Tech 3264) files to SRT, VTT, ASS and TXT and more, or turn other files into EBU-STL. Everything on this page is converted in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
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About EBU-STL
EBU STL, defined in EBU Tech 3264, is the binary subtitle file of European broadcasters: a 1024-byte header followed by 128-byte blocks, each holding the in and out timecodes, position, justification and teletext-style text of one subtitle. It is usually named .stl, which is also the extension of 3D printing files, so ToAny tells them apart by the header inside.
EBU STL is a binary file that web players and most consumer apps cannot read. EBU STL is the file European broadcasters ask for when subtitles are delivered with a programme.
- Stands for
- EBU Subtitling data exchange format (STL)
- Type
- Subtitles
- Compression
- None (binary)
- Introduced
- 1991, by the European Broadcasting Union
- Opens in
- Broadcast subtitling systems, Subtitle Edit, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
- Best for
- Subtitles delivered to European broadcasters
- File extension
- .ebustl
- MIME type
- application/x-ebu-stl
Questions
How do I open an EBU-STL file?
EBU-STL opens in: Broadcast subtitling systems, Subtitle Edit, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. If your device or app cannot open it, convert it to SRT or VTT above.
What can I convert EBU-STL to?
ToAny converts EBU-STL to SRT, VTT, ASS, TXT, TTML, SCC, MCC, SBV, SMI, CSV and JSON.
What can I convert to EBU-STL?
ToAny creates EBU-STL files from SRT, VTT, ASS, SBV, SMI, TTML, SCC and MCC.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Every EBU-STL conversion listed here runs inside your browser. The files stay on your device.
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