How to Choose and Use Subtitles

1. Find the exact movie or episode

Search using the title and year, an IMDb ID such as tt0133093, or a TMDB reference such as tmdb:movie:603. For TV, check the season, episode number and episode name. If a provider uses different numbering, the listing displays a note.

2. Choose a language and release

Use the language filter and, optionally, choose a source. Match the release name to your video, including WEB-DL, Blu-ray, release group and frame rate where listed. A highly rated subtitle can still be out of sync with a different video edition.

3. Check subtitle features

SRT is a common plain-text format. ASS and SSA can include styled captions. Hearing-impaired subtitles include sound and speaker cues. Forced subtitles usually translate only selected dialogue or on-screen text. Automatically translated subtitles are labeled and may contain errors.

4. Download and load the subtitle

The download button opens a file or page at the original provider. Extract ZIP archives, then use your player’s subtitle menu to select the subtitle file. Many players also load a subtitle automatically when it has the same base filename as the video.

Timing and broken downloads

A constant offset can often be corrected in your player. If timing drifts throughout the video, try a release with a matching frame rate or edition. Provider availability and download limits vary. If a link fails, try another listing and send a broken-link report.