Is there an easier way to convert vobsub filees to srt

linux4everybody · 03-18-2015, 05:50 PM

hello,

I was using a program called avidemux and in the Tools menu there is a tool to convert a vobsub file to a srt file. Unfortunately, it requires me to type the characters in the graph. It was tiring and tedious and I didn't bother finishing it.

Is there an easier way to this conversion without interaction from me?

Thanks

Pearlseattle · 03-18-2015, 06:00 PM

What's:
- the original source material
- the final target result
?

linux4everybody · 03-18-2015, 06:57 PM

source from dvd

target for an mp4 file

I will use ffmpeg to add the subtitle srt file to the mp4 file

ffmpeg won't allow vobsub files

JeremyBoden · 03-18-2015, 07:14 PM

Try handbrake which has both command line or a simple GUI to convert anything (virtually) to mp4.

It can also insert .srt sub-titles for you.

linux4everybody · 03-18-2015, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyBoden

Try handbrake which has both command line or a simple GUI to convert anything (virtually) to mp4.

It can also insert .srt sub-titles for you.

Just tried it.

HandBrakeCLI with the -s# switch adds a soft subtitles which I can toggle on and off. No need to extract the subtitles first. Handbrake does it transparently for you. This is much better.

Thanks