Tips to open SUB file
Can't open the SUB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SUB files as well as a list of programs that support SUB files.
SUB file extension
| File Name |
Subtitle Format |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The SUB file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SUB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SUB file on each system platform.
What is SUB file?
The file with the extension SUB is the Text Files file type. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. Subtitle Format is supported by 4 operating systems. These systems consist of , Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use MPlayer to handle this file. This is a program created by The MPlayer Team. This file type can also be opened by 16 other programs. The Text editor, PowerDVD, Subtitle Workshop, Subtitle Edit programs will also handle the file when the MPlayer program does not fulfill its role.
How to open SUB file?
The most common problem when using Subtitle Format is that a specific SUB is not associated with the program. This causes the file SUB to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SUB file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install MPlayer
The first step is to check if the computer has the MPlayer program installed. This can be achieved by typing MPlayer into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SUB files.
Programs to open SUB file
Remember to download programs supporting SUB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MPlayer with SUB files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SUB file to open in the MPlayer application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SUB file with the MPlayer application.
Step 3. Update MPlayer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the MPlayer program, it is possible that Subtitle Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the The MPlayer Team website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SUB file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the SUB file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SUB file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SUB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SUB file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SUB file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SUB files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the SUB file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SUB file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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