OpenSubtitles

It can be quite annoying to realize that the documentary, episode, or film you have downloaded legally doesn't include the subtitles.

Subtitles are essential for those who have difficulty hearing or are obsessed with world cinema. OpenSubtitles.org is a huge database that contains subtitles we have mentioned before.

OpenSubtitles.org is open-source, and the key lies in its name. This has given the website a few unique features that make it stand out from the rest.

Locating Subtitles

Although the home page is full of information and text, it's easy to download a quick file.

It's easy to find the subtitles that you are looking for. Enter your search query on the main page and click Search. Instantly, you'll be taken to a list with possible films matching your query.

After you have found the film that you are looking for, you will be taken to the subtitles results. The flag in the second column indicates the language you are downloading the subtitles.

Click on the result to view more information, comment or rate it. Or click Download (ZIP), to download your subtitles. You can extract the archive and place the subtitles file in a similar directory to the movie.

Then, you can use your favorite media player to select the subtitle track from the file that you have just downloaded and then enjoy your movie.

Openness

OpenSubtitles.org adheres to the openness principle. There are a few ways you can get your subtitles. An API is available for the website that a variety of applications can use.

It is quite long to list supported media players. It is refreshing to see big-name projects listed on the list.

SMPlayer is one such supported player. It's a well-known Linux media player that also works on Windows. SMPlayer allows you to search OpenSubtitles.org directly from the file you're playing.

Click Subtitles and then Search for Subtitles at OpenSubtitles.org. You can download your results in just a few clicks.

Boxee is another media solution that uses OpenSubtitles.org. It transforms your TV into a media centre application that can connect to the internet. Click the button to display the results of Boxee's closed caption ("CC") in a speech bubble.

More than 220 user agents are registered to use the API at present, so it's likely that you already have software that supports OpenSubtitles.

OpenSubtitles MKV Player, which is the website's project, only works on Windows. It works in the same way as other programs. It connects to your computer and downloads subtitles. However, there are better media solutions.

Uploads and Requests

You might upload subtitles if you are a patient person who loves helping others. You don't need to work hard on every line. There might be a better version of the subtitles than what is available on the website.

To upload subtitles, click on the Upload link. You'll need to enter some information about the film you are subtitling, such as the IMDB ID number and the FPS of your version.

You can submit a request if you don't see the subtitles that you are looking for. However, you will need to register before you can make a request. You can also check out what others are looking for and whether you could help.

You can also add some browser extensions if all of that is not enough. You can add an OpenSubtitles gadget to your iGoogle account. There's also a Firefox subtitle matching add-on [No longer available] and an Opera widget if that's what you prefer.

Conclusion

There are many online subtitle search engines and databases, but none offer the same plug-and-play simplicity as OpenSubtitles.org. An API is a great way to get the content into media players.

You won't find an easier way to download subtitles online, regardless of whether you are physically searching or using the API.

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