Subtitle Duration & Overlap Checker

Free browser tool · Nothing uploaded · Updated August 4, 2026

Find cues that flash by too fast, linger too long, overlap, or sit too close together. This tool checks each subtitle's duration and the gaps between cues against professional limits and flags the problems. It also reports reading speed. Runs entirely in your browser.

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Max CPS
Min duration (s)
Max duration (s)
Min gap (ms)

How long should a subtitle stay on screen?

A common standard (Netflix) is a minimum of 5/6 second (about 0.83s) and a maximum of 7 seconds per cue. Shorter than the minimum and it flashes by unread; longer than the maximum and viewers re-read it or think it is stuck. The defaults here follow those limits and are adjustable.

What counts as an overlap or a bad gap?

An overlap is when a cue starts before the previous one ends; a bad gap is when two cues are separated by less than a couple of frames, which reads as flicker. The tool flags both, plus reading speed, so you can catch timing problems before delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the recommended minimum and maximum durations?

A widely used standard is a minimum of about 0.83 seconds (5/6 second) and a maximum of 7 seconds per subtitle. Both are adjustable here.

What is a subtitle overlap?

When one cue starts before the previous cue has ended. Overlaps cause two subtitles to appear at once and should be fixed.

Does it also check reading speed?

Yes. The same tool flags characters-per-second (CPS) reading speed alongside duration and overlaps.

Is my file uploaded?

No. Everything runs in your browser and the file never leaves your device.

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