Once you start using subtitles, you really can't go back. They are very useful for keeping the dialogue going in shows and movies, especially when the characters are whispering, muttering, or have an accent you are not familiar with. Obviously, they are also useful for foreign language movies.
So let's say you have a video file - maybe you've ripped one of your DVDs or Blu-rays Top 11 Tools to Rip DVDs and Blu-rays to Your Computer Top 11 Tools to Rip DVDs and Blu-rays to Your Computer or blu ray? Those drives won't last forever, so answer them! Here are the best free tools to do just that. Read More How are you doing on this?
All you have to do is visit a subtitle repository like Subscene or OpenSubtitles and search for the show or movie you plan to watch. The subtitles on those sites are usually sorted by language and whether or not they include sound effects for the hearing impaired.
Subtitle files are usually in .SRT, .SUB, or .SBV format. Once you've downloaded the ones you need, open the video in VLC Media Player. Click on the Subtitle menu and select Add subtitle file , then navigate to the relevant subtitle file.
Or if you want to do less work, put the subtitle file in the same directory as the video file and make sure they have the same file name. The next time you start the video, VLC will automatically detect the subtitles and load them.
If you want, you can even start creating your own subtitle files How To Create Your Own Subtitles With Any Text Editor And Aegisub How To Make Your Own Subtitles With Any Text Editor And Aegisub Read More. It's actually not as difficult as you think. And you can even combine videos with subtitle files How to Use Handbrake to Attach Subtitles to a Movie File How to Use Handbrake to Attach Subtitles to a Movie File Read More>
Do you watch shows and movies with subtitles? Where do you get your subtitles from? Share with us in the comments!
