Auto-Translate and Merge Subtitles Using Subtitle Edit

In this post, I'll guide you through using Subtitle Edit to auto-translate subtitles and merge subtitles in different languages.

Subtitles are a crucial aspect of understanding and enjoying video content, including movies and TV shows. Whether you're a content creator, translator, or viewer, having an effective tool to manage subtitles is essential. One such powerful tool is Subtitle Edit, which boasts features like auto-translation and subtitle merging, along with many other functionalities.

Getting Started

First of all, download and install Subtitle Edit from its official GitHub repository. It’s free and easy to set up.

Steps to Auto-Translate Subtitles

1. Open a Subtitle File
   
   • Drag and drop your subtitle file into Subtitle Edit, or navigate to "File > Open" and select your file.
2. Auto-Translate
   
   • Go to "Auto-translate > Auto-translate", or simply use the shortcut "Ctrl+Shift+G". This will open a new window for subtitle auto-translation.
   • Ensure the translator is set to "Google Translate V1 API" if you haven't purchased an API code. If you have an API code, choose one of the available APIs.
   • Set the "From" and "To" languages, then click the Translate button.
   • Once the translation process is complete, click "OK" to return to the main interface.
3. Save the Translated Subtitle
   
• Save the new translated subtitle file by navigating to "File> Save As".

Steps to Merge Subtitles

1. Join Subtitles
   
   • Navigate to "Tools > Join subtitles", which will open a new window for importing the subtitles in different languages.
   • Click the Add button and choose the subtitle files you want to merge.
   • Click the Join button to return to the main interface.
2. Arrange and Merge Subtitles
   
   • Select all the subtitle text by using the shortcut "Ctrl+A".
   • Navigate to "Tools > Sort by" and choose "Start time". This will arrange the subtitles by start time.
   • Then, go to "Tools > Merge lines with same time codes". A new window will appear showing the number of merges (the number of text lines with the same time codes). Press "OK".
3. Save the Merged Subtitles
   
   • Save the new merged subtitle file by navigating to "File> Save As".

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined above, you'll be able to auto-translate and merge subtitles seamlessly. Subtitle Edit is a versatile tool that simplifies the process, making it easier for content creators, translators, and viewers to manage subtitles effectively. Happy subtitling!