How to download movie subtitles on Linux

Movies with subtitles help you understand the content better. However, it is not always possible to download the subtitles. So what to do to see movie subtitles on Linux? Today, TipsMake.com will guide you to do that.

How to download movie subtitles on Linux

1. SubDownloader

Download SubDownloader

This program uses OpenSubtitles.org to get subtitles available for your movies. SubDownloader uses the movie name you provide to search for subtitles and provides options to download.

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2. VLSub and Subtitle Finder Plugin for VLC video player

If you are using the multimedia player VLC on Linux, please visit the plugin called VLSub and Subtitles Finder because it will help you search and download subtitles for the movie you are playing.

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3. Subliminal

Subliminal uses command line to download subtitles from many available providers like Addic7ed, BierDopje, OpenSubtitles, SubsWiki, Subtitles, TheSubDB, . Subliminal help you easily get subtitles suitable for your movie, search is done automatically within the above suppliers. Use the following command in Terminal to download Subliminal:

'sudo apt-get install subliminal.'

Then, use the command below to download movie subtitles:

"Subliminal -1 en movie_name.mp4"

Replace the word " en " in the above command in the language you want the subtitle to display. Here "en" means English. You must also replace " movie_name " with the movie name you want to download the subtitle. Subliminal will then start searching and you will eventually receive subtitles for your movie.