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# Why does mkvmerge not recognize my .srt file as valid file type?
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An SRT file is a plain text file. It consists of groups of at least four lines each:
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1. the line with the running number,
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2. the line with the start and end timestamps,
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3. one or more lines of text and
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4. one blank line as a separator.
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Here's an example of how a valid file could look:
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``` text
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1
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00:00:04,700 --> 00:00:06,736
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where are you going so early?
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2
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00:00:06,900 --> 00:00:09,494
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Don't record any more messages
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on my alarm clock.
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```
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Here's an example of an invalid file that's missing the running number line in the first entry:
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``` text
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00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:10,000
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(C) cool subtitling group
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1
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00:00:12,300 --> 00:00:14,280
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Hello.
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```
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Here's another example of an invalid file: arbitrary text before the first entry:
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``` text
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# This file was downloaded from http://www.CoolSubtitlingWebsite.ext
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1
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00:00:04,700 --> 00:00:06,736
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where are you going so early?
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2
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00:00:06,900 --> 00:00:09,494
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Don't record any more messages
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on my alarm clock.
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```
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You should open your problematic file with a good text editor (e.g. [Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org/)) and take a look at the format, especially the first couple of entries. Normally you should see what parts don't match the example of a valid file posted above.
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If you really cannot figure it out, then [send me the file](https://mkvtoolnix.download/contact.html) and I'll take a look at it.
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Categories: [merging](FAQ#category-merging)
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