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What if there is no option for a subtitle track in the video button?

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In the latest VLC Media Player (2.2.4), the option should be found under: Subtitle > Add Subtitle File...

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There is no "show the subtitle" option, so what can I do now?

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Download a subtitle file on the internet, go on the subtitle menu and go to add subtitle file.

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How can I add a subtitle only once?

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Make a folder. Put both movie and subtitle (.srt file) in that folder. Now rename the subtitle file to be exactly the name as the movie file. Now after the first time of adding the subtitle, it will be added automatically.

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Can I add subtitles to a third party video that's not a film?

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Yes, you can, as long as you have a suitable subtitles file for it. (The process is the same as detailed in the article.)

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How do I add the subtitle file permanently so I can play it even on my TV?

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Make sure the name of your subtitle file is the same as the movie file, except for the extension such as: .mp4, .scr, etc.

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How do I synchronize the subtitles and the voice in a movie/video on VLC?

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Tools -> Track Synchronization. You can then click the small arrows next to Audio track and subtitle track. Positive numbers delay the audio/subtitle track; negative numbers speed up the tracks.

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How can I permanently keep the downloaded video with subtitles?

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Move the subtitle file into the same folder as your video file. Rename the subtitle file with exactly the same name as your video file, so you have two files like this: examplevideo.avi and examplevideo.srt. Play your video in VLC. You should now see subtitles appear over your movie.

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I have VLC on my phone. How do I use its subtitles?

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You need to download subtitles, then start a video on VLC. Once it's playing, drag and drop your subtitle file onto VLC.

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How do I embed the subtitles?

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Use VidCoder and import the subtitle file (e.g. .srt) and press start. It will take a few hours for a movie and a while for a video.

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Where is the subtitle file listed under Subtitle > Sub Track located on my computer?

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Subtitle files have the .srt extension. The .srt file you're looking for is most likely located in the same folder as the file of the movie you are watching.

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How can I merge subtitles with a movie permanently to watch it on TV?

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Make sure your subtitle .srt file and movie (mkv, avi, mp4, etc.) file are within the same folder, then burn or transfer both files to an external media device/optical media (USB, DDV, etc.).

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I followed the steps but it's not working. What can I do?

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If you already have the subtutle file (.SRT), just rename it the same as the filename of the video.

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How do I add subtitles to VLC if I am on an Android?

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Just go to options and add subtitle. But before that, check that you have downloaded a subtitle file which has an extension .srt.

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Can I get subtitle captions to show up in the VLC Apple app?

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Have you tried turning it off and on again? This often helps to restore the setting you're after.

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