How to Download Subtitles in VLC on Desktop and Mobile
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Summary
VLC is a popular media player that allows users to play a wide range of video formats.
While it is great for playing videos, it also allows users to work with subtitles in different ways, whether they are hardcoded into the video or added separately.
For hardcoded subtitles, users can navigate to the “Subtitle” menu and click on “Add Subtitle File” to manually add a subtitle file in a supported format like SRT, TXT, CDG, or IDX.
If the subtitles are open source, users can also download them using the VLSub extension under the “View” menu.
To generate live captions if no subtitle is available, users can go to Settings, Accessibility, Captions, and enable live captions.
Finally, for standalone subtitle files, users can open the video in VLC on their mobile device and click on the “Audio track and Subtitles” icon to download the subtitles.
This versatility makes VLC a great option for users who rely on subtitles to view their favorite videos.
