How complicated those codecs can be, and then there was the occasional necessity to find a match for the subtitles! VLC Media Player is the good kind of video magician on PC. Theoretically, you could just hit “play” and watch your movies or TV shows with VLC. It really is a very capable tool that can help youdothings with your videos. For instance, integrating subtitles is very easy with this software.
Imagine-the director’s cut of a foreign film, at last, exists-with subtitles perfectly synchronized. Or perhaps one needed to go deeper in a documentary aided by transcripts. They could either be embedded or separate files; whichever they are, VLC allows for subtitle addition and viewing, be it on a desktop or a phone. So let’s set the easy steps to unlock this useful feature for your computer and smartphones.
Download Subtitles in VLC Classic Player
Well, I don’t know about you, but I always hunt for VLSub! Now that subtitle bliss is baked into VLC itself, no extensions are needed the desktop version handles all of it coherently.
On your Desktop, open VLC and load a video. Under theViewmenu, you should now see aVLSuboption.
Within macOS, you may have to go toVLC->Extension->VLSub, and add the extension first.
Subtitles needed? In VLSub, select your language, type the movie name, and hit the “Search by name” button! Watch as VLSub, like some magic, harvest heaps of matching subtitles from OpenSubtitles.org. That would be the scenario!
This is another approach utilizing the “Search by Hash” option. It will fingerprint the video and find the perfectly synchronized subtitle. Note that any format conversion or modification will change the fingerprint of the video, so this option will not work.
The video subtitles are fetched from the open source repository, and are ready for a quick download.
Notice a match? Great! Click on “Download selection” to download the file. A lustrous blue “Download link” would appear; clicking on it would bring back the “Save As” dialog box that we all love. (Did the browser ask whether to open or save? Go ahead and pick your favorite browser.)
The subtitles are ready for grabbing! TheSave Asscreen is sort of the control panel. It usually has a default destination, which is often the very video file maximum tidiness. But, you are free to change the location if you fancy some organization! Once saved, you are ready to unleash the subtitles into VLC as we talked about earlier.
Note : on Windows, VLC Media Player and VLC (UWP) are two different apps.
Download Subtitles on VLC UWP in Windows
Windows users need not go through a process of wonder, anger, and worry as they can directly download VLC for Windows from the Microsoft Store. Subtitle download is a smooth website step-up compared to its classic counterpart.
Seek the dialogue box nested at the bottom! A single click inkling away presents a range of options. Look forSubtitlesand wait for another page to appear.
Want subtitles? Look for the “Subtitles” section. A simple click on “Download” and you’re good to go.
Related : you can download subtitles for anime videos on these websites.
Manually Add Subtitles to Videos in VLC Classic Player
Those missing subtitles don’t have to give you sleepless nights flipping through forums in VLC Classic Player’s bag: manual subtitle uploads. In fact, this is just what you need with those “subtitle MIA” moments, when you’ve already grabbed your SRT file from some online corner.
In many cases, it is often enough to find the subtitles online, download them locally, and then manually upload from the movie player itself into an already downloaded file of the movie. VLC Classic Manager acts in that regard, allowing you to manually load subtitles into your movie player in those rare instances when they’re just not being served up by any online source.
First, go toSubtitle->Add Subtitle File.
Suddenly, a File Explorer is launched, acting as a window to go and select the downloaded subtitle file. VLC will make sure all the support is there, beginning with just about every type of subtitle format from the classics of SRT to the TXT, CDG, or IDX-harder-to-find ones may have to be converted.
Instantly unveil subtitles the moment you load your file. Bonus: if they’re open source, snag them later via VLsub!
Also read : you can use VLC as a full-fledged video editor.
Embed Subtitles Within Your Video in VLC Player
Lost the subtitles? Ditch the worry! Bring out the never-useful hidden power of VLC Player to generate subtitles from audio automatically on your Windows PC. Do not let even a single word go unheard!
Start up the VLC Classic interface, and get immersed! The subtitles will appear magically, perched high above the action, turning movie nights into nostalgic cinematic experiences.
At the bottom, clickConvert/Save.
Now, just indicate the place for export and video format you need. The magic happens here, where subtitles are actually baked into your video! Extra: You can even adjust video parameters in VLC so that your video can be immediately uploaded on YouTube!
Related : there are many ways to convert audio files to text.
Download Subtitles on VLC Mobile App
Other than the desktop app, you can download subtitles with its mobile app too.
Want to fine-tune your viewing experience? Only one tap is all it takes to work the magic! Tap on the screen to reveal the hidden controls, then set your sight to the lower-left corner. You see that icon? That’s it-the entrance to your audio bliss and subtitle heaven! Tap on it, and making your audio and subtitle tracks just the way you like them becomes a reality.
In a state of subtitle searching? Just let the magic go! Tap on that drop-down right next to the Subtitles menu. Can you see the “Download subtitles” button? Give it a tap. Sniffing out the perfect match for you, all based on the name of your video, a wonderful subtitle experience is served by default!
Hunting for that elusive subtitle? Jump into the search bar and unearth exactly what you want. For TV shows, go a step further by specifying the season and episode. Getting it right has never been easier.
Mouse moves are a bother while watching the movie? Basic keyboard shortcuts exist-they are unlocking the true potential of VLC. Mastering these will set the clumsy viewing experience aside forever and create an uninterrupted flow. Are you ready to make yourself a power user?
More VLC hacks for you? Ever wondered how to rotate videos in VLC? And playing a videos in VLC while you lock your device remotely, from your Android mobile phone. Anyways, get down to converting media files into something valuable-VLC learns perfectly how to convert in TS file.
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