Translate MicroDVD .sub Subtitles files

🔗What are MicroDVD .sub files?

MicroDVD .sub files are language files used for video subtitles. Unlike other subtitle formats that use timecodes, MicroDVD uses frame numbers to indicate when subtitles should appear and disappear.

WebTranslateIt is a software localization platform that can help localize MicroDVD .sub subtitle files.

🔗MicroDVD .sub file example

Each subtitle entry uses frame numbers in curly braces followed by the subtitle text.

{1}{1}29.970
{653}{716}PLANNING: Tailor Project
{716}{812}BASED ON A STORY BY:|Yoshioka Hitoshi
{812}{899}Irresponsible Captain TAILOR

🔗Format Details

• Frame numbers: Format is {start_frame}{end_frame} followed by the text
• Frame rate: The first line often contains the video frame rate (e.g., 29.970 fps)
• Line breaks: Use | (pipe) character to indicate line breaks within a subtitle

🔗How to Translate MicroDVD .sub Files?

It is easy to translate MicroDVD .sub files with WebTranslateIt. In a project, upload your source .sub file in the File Manager and translate it on the Translation Interface.

The tools included in WebTranslateIt, such as Batch Operations, the Translation Memory or Machine Translation can help you translate that file automatically, faster and cost effectively.

🔗More Information

• MicroDVD on Wikipedia

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