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AVIAddXSubs v9.9
Incorporates XSUB subtitles to avi files &
Creates idx/sub subtitles
for any kind of video file
(from srt)
Last update 26/9/2010
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Please note that AVIAddXSubs is
distributed in
the same package with its "brother" project,
IdxSub2Srt
AVIAddXSubs is a simple to use, free program to
subtitle videos converting the original srt files you may have. Its services are
useful in cases your hardware player is not able to show the subtitles directly
from srt or even if it does the result is not satisfactory. Using AVIAddXSubs and converting the srt you have a variety of options to configure
the subtitles as regards font, font size, color, outline, position, etc. This
effect is achieved through a srt conversion to another format where the
subtitles are stored as bitmaps (that is, images) already prepared in your PC.
This conversion process, takes a few minutes (or a few seconds
in many cases) and it doesn't re-encode the video so its quality
remains exactly the same. The generated subtitles are "soft", not burned in the
picture, so the user is able to activate/deactivate through his/her player's
remote control the same way it does at normal DVD playback.
There are two such subtitle
formats that can be used alternatively depending on which your player supports better.
The XSUB format where the generated bitmaps are presented as an
additional stream inserted (or incorporated) in the video file itself. This works only with avi files. In this case another avi is
generated that has the subtitles incorporated. Note that the input
file for XSUB conversion can be in idx/sub format too.
The idx/sub format. This format uses a pair of files, one with
extension idx and another with extension sub. These files go together and
replace the srt in your player. Using idx/sub, because are external files
(that is, not incorporated), you can subtitle any kind of video file. avi/mkv/mp4,
you name it, if your player supports the combination.
To incorporate XSUB subtitles (default use of the program) just place the avi
and its associated (same name) srt (or idx/sub) in the same directory and
Drag&Drop the avi on AVIAddXSubs icon or shortcut in your desktop.
In 2-3 minutes a new file with divx extension will be created and be ready to
play in your hardware DivX/XVid player. For
example from the files:
anyvideo.avi
anyvideo.srt
you get
anyvideo.divx, to play in your hardware
DivX player.
To see the subtitles you have to activate them through your remote
control much like you do with normal DVD. Check the configuration page
of the program for the offered options. Maybe you have to put a smaller number
at "Vertical Position" field if subtitles are selectable, are selected, but do
not appear. The generated file is a regular avi and you can
rename it if this helps the player.
In a similar way you can convert srt to idx/sub. You have to go
at "Configuration 1/SUB 1" and select idx/sub instead of XSUB. To view the video just place
it together with the generated idx/sub:
anyvideo.avi
anyvideo.idx
anyvideo.sub
In total the user has the following subtitling alternatives:
To incorporate XSUB subtitles in the avi from srt files.
To incorporate XSUB subtitles in the avi converting idx/sub
files.
To incorporate XSUB subtitles in the avi coming from a combination
of srt and idx/sub files.
To generate idx/sub files from srt and use them as
external subtitle files (in place of the original srt) in supporting players
to subtitle any kind of video (avi/mkv/mp4 etc).
IdxSub2Srt.exe.Idx/Sub to srt conversion utility. Please visit
its site for more
information.
SUBRenamer.exe : Renames avi and its associated srt under a new
name following AVIAddXSubs rules in case of multiple subtitles.
AVIAddXSub.dll,
calclib.dll : Needed by the executables.
menu.avi. This file is as small video which is used in case the user
adds CHAPTERS (XSUB only) to the generated files.
Installation
Just unzip the downloaded file in a directory. The program (AVIAddXSubs.exe)
is ready for use. You can create a shortcut in your desktop that will help you
to drop files on it.
Quick Start
Create a shortcut of AVIAddXSubs.exe in your desktop.
In a directory place the AVI file and its associated (same name) srt.
e.g. movie.avi and movie.srt.
Drag & Drop any number of avi files (in the same folder) to the icon of AVIAddXSubs in the desktop.
You can also drag&drop any number of folders instead of
separate files. In this case avi/divx files in these folders and their
sub-folders will be processed. You can also start the program with a right
click on a selected avi (or group, even a group of folders). See "Right
Content menu option" at "Configuration 2" tab.
At Configuration/SUB1 edit character set and language to your local (Use
ANSI for character set in case of English/Spanish/Italians/Germans etc).
At "Configuration 1"\"SUB 1" select XSUB (default) or Idx/Sub.
Press "Start"
That’s it!
AVIAddXSubs For Linux?
I get messages from people asking me a version that runs natively
in Linux. I wonder if this has really something to offer for Linux users when
Wine can be used to run the program. AVIAddXSubs is written with my own
programming tool and has to be converted in C++ for one. Secondly even I had a
minor familiarity with Linux in the past and I have from then a number of books,
I am a Windows programmer and I have to port the program to a completely
different OS environment (especially concerning GUI). So there is a considerable effort in my part
(collecting tools, information, researching, training myself etc) and my
question is if this porting really deserves the effort. My priorities are to
work with Android and finish the new, written from scratch version of my
programming tool. So there are considerable reasons not to spend my time to create a
version of the program for Linux. I decided to give an opportunity, if enough
people exists that "desperately" need a Linux version, to contribute to the cost
of development. I assign a cost of 1000 euros.
People interested can use
the PayPal button in the top of the page. When contributions
reach or surpass 1000 Euros I will start development.
The
program will be similar with its Windows version. I will not publish its
sources (closed source).
Contributions so far:
0.00 (starting at July 1, 2011).
Please note that I will count the net value of the
contributions as PayPal keeps a fee. This will stay for six (6) months. Until
then at least 300 euros have to be donated. Then it will get 6 moths more for
another 300 euros, etc. If this target is not met (at every six months) then I
will consider that there is no real interest (this cannot go forever!) and I
will abandon the idea for the Linux version. In this unfortunate case
I will not return any donations.
Quick List of Facts
After the incorporation of the XSUB subtitles, the .srt
is not needed any more. Do not put this file
together with the generated divx (or idx/sub) in the player to avoid
confusion.But do not delete srt if you wish to keep files after
viewing. It is advised to keep and store the original
video file with its srt and when you wish to view it again, generate
again the subtitles. This helps in cases you have already change your
player and another configuration at AVIAddXSubs is needed to get
the best subtitles.
Please have in mind that this
program's purpose is to show subtitles in your hardware player and not PC.
At PC, for testing reasons before burn, use DivX player from
www.divx.com. In case you just want to
view subtitled videos at PC there are more suitable methods than subtitle
incorporation, like DirectVobSub. You can download related software
from here.
You can incorporate XSUB subtitles (or generate idx/sub) to many
video files in the same time
if all those files reside in the same folder (for example the avi of a whole season together
with their srt). Just select the files and drag&drop in program's
icon or shortcut. You can also
select and drag&drop any number of folders. In this case all avi/divx
files in these folders and sub-folders will be processed.
There is no re-encoding
in XSUB incorporation so
video quality is not diminishing.
XSUB subtitles is a technology (and trade mark) introduced from DivX
company. XSUB are not actually burned in the picture the way other programs
do. XSUB subtitles are inserted in the avi as an
additional stream (other than video and audio) and work in similar way
as the subtitles offered from normal DVDs.
In case you wish to replace the incorporated subtitles
just repeat the operation with another srt (or idx/sub). AVIAddXSubs always removes any subtitles already existed in the source avi/divx
file.
This program do not use third party utilities like DivXMux.
So all the many problems that come from this utility, disappear.
Supports the following OS: NT/W2K/XP/VISTA/WIN7. Works also with
Wine in Linux. At Intel Macs you can use a program called
Crossover (not
freeware although). I have read that Mac users can
use,
too, a freeware program called Darwin
(now
WineBottler)
to run AVIAddxSubs in their Mac. Download and try it from
here. You have to install
the fonts that come with it. You can use also Wine
in Mac.
You can
use DivX Player from www.divx.com to see
the XSUB subtitles in your PC. But have in mind
that the results you see there, under the current configuration of the
AVIAddXSubs, will not, mandatory, be the the same in your player. To
configure the program so subtitles appear in the most wished position
there is no other way than experimentation. Please start with the
default options see the result and improve it modifying two numbers in
VP/CP options (Horizontal and vertical position) under "Configuration
1/SUB1".
Subtitles for "latin" languages like
english, Italian, French, German etc,
have to use ANSI
at character set option at configuration page.For Japanese subtitles use
SHIFTJIS at character set option. Please note that
from
version 8.2 there is another selection, DEFAULT. This selection takes the
character set of the computer itself, so this can be the option for most of
the
languages and no need to be changed to anything else. Exception:
RTL languages.
As
regards RTL languages (Arabic, Hebrew) subtitles will be
generated correctly only on PCs that have these languages properly
installed. Also selection DEFAULT
(at "Character set" option) will not work for those languages.
If you
downloaded subtitle files in other formats than srt,
still you can use AVIAddXSubs to
incorporate the subtitles. Just use Subtitle Workshop
(freeware too) and convert almost from any subtitle format to another.
AVIAddXSubs & WDTV
WDTV is a media box produced by Western Digital. If subtitles
directly from srt are not satisfactory to you, you can use idx/sub as an
alternative, generated through AVIAddxSubs. It converts srt to idx/sub in
seconds. You have to accompany your video files, instead of srt with the idx/sub
files generated.
Configure AVIAddXSubs with the selections below and start subtitling your avi/mkv/mp4
(or any kind of video file):
At "Configuration 1\SUB 1":
VP=540 CP=360 Check Idx/Sub.
At
"Configuration 2":
Check
"Do not copy avi when no XSUB" Check "Do not convert idx/sub to XSUB"
Please note
that WDTV supports only black&white subtitles (or shades of gray). As of the
moment you cannot get "colorful" subtitles.
For more
options or cases of multiple subtitles please consult
User Guide.
Note:
The above configuration applies in the First generation of WDTV.
AVIAddxSubs &
PS3
PS3 from
firmware version 2.2 supports XSUB subtitles. Check this
site if it can help you
in configuration matters.
In case subtitles do not appear in your hardware DivX
Player
Be sure that subtitles are activated through your remote control. Is
there a list with subtitles when you press the button for subtitles? Note
that this will happen when the avi starts playing. Not before.
So wait to finish initialization and start playback.
Test with all available options in "Mark DivX as".
Test with "Full Screen" checked and unchecked.
Use various values in "Vertical Position" (VP). You can create
many subtitles from the same srt with different VP. See
user
guide on how. Smaller VP moves subtitles up in the screen, greater
moves them down.
In some players equipped with USB port, XSUB subtitles do
not appear when the avi is placed in a device connected to this port. Try
also a CDRW/DVDRW to see if things go better from there.
Check if your player is in the list (below) of the "reported working
well". If it is there then something you do wrong.
Option "Overscan" is replaced with "SubWidth". The new option, too,
affects the way the subtitle text is rearranged to fit in the defined
bitmap Width. Previously, if "Oversan" was checked, the bitmap width was
reduced about 13.5% in the calculations to fit subtitle text. Now this
is replaced with a percentage value of the bitmap width. Its default
value is 87% which has the same effect with "Overscan" checked. The user
now has more flexibility to decide the percentage in any number below or
even above 100% of the bitmap width. Values above 100% apply in cases
the player's firmware shrinks the subtitle bitmap and when option "Full
Screen" is unchecked.
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