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Description:
Helper-application for MP4tools, MKVtools, and AVItools
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.0.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video subtitles multimedia encoding mp4 mkv
Install: brew install --cask subtools
About:
SUBtools is a specialized helper application designed to work in conjunction with the MP4tools, MKVtools, and AVItools suites. It provides essential subtitle management capabilities, allowing users to embed, extract, and synchronize subtitles with their video files. This utility streamlines the post-production workflow for video enthusiasts who need to handle subtitle tracks efficiently.
Key Features:
  • Embeds subtitles into video containers (MP4, MKV, AVI)
  • Extracts subtitle tracks from video files
  • Synchronizes subtitle timing with video playback
  • Acts as a companion tool for the EMG Gunn tool suite
Use Cases:
  • Adding hardcoded or soft subtitles to downloaded movies for compatibility with various devices
  • Extracting subtitle tracks from a video file for editing or translation
Alternatives:
  • Subtitle Edit – A more feature-rich, cross-platform GUI tool for advanced subtitle editing and conversion.
  • ffmpeg – A powerful command-line utility that can handle subtitle embedding and extraction with greater complexity.
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