# What should I do if I am having trouble uploading my SRT file?

Check timestamp format, sequence numbering, and required blank lines between subtitle blocks.

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Last modified: 2026-04-20T00:00:00+00:00

**What**
Most upload failures are SRT structure issues.

**How**
Validate timestamp syntax, subtitle numbering order, and blank-line separators between blocks.

**Why**
Invalid SRT structure breaks parser validation before styling/export begins.

If needed, regenerate clean subtitle files in [SRT Generator](/tools/srt-generator) and retry [Add Animated Captions for YouTube Shorts](/tools/add-animated-captions-youtube-shorts).

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