Play *.srt subtitles in Windows Media Player?

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Is there a way to play *.srt subtitles in Windows Media Player?

I've followed the instructions in this, by installing DirectVobSub and renaming the srt file to match the video filename, but the subtitles don't show up, WMP is configured to show subs when available.

It sounds like you're going to a lot of trouble to get it to work. Is there are particular reason that you *must* use WMP? Can you not use VideoLanClient instead? VLC natively loads `.srt` files and automatically shows them (you can press a key to turn them off). — Synetech, Jun 26 '12 at 22:41
I tried VLC but I face a [different problem](http://superuser.com/questions/441910/subtitles-in-vlc-are-displayed-as-question-marks/441914), anyway, I'm playing it with Media Player Classic and it works perfect. Anyway if there is a solution I'd like to hear about it, so I'll leave this question opened. — Shimmy Weitzhandler, Jun 26 '12 at 22:44
I would recommend you this [technet](http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itpromedia/thread/77b3902b-0cf2-48d0-96a4-b859eb53a03f) article and also try out the solution on this [Forum thread](http://www.sevenforums.com/music-pictures-video/233066-wmp-12-wont-play-srt-subtitles.html). However the KMP player is also a good one which works like a champ. — avirk, Jun 29 '12 at 16:34

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 28 '12 at 15:32

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What's the file type of the video file you're trying to show subtitles for?

On which version of WMP and Windows? If you're running the 64-bit WMP, you'll need the 64-bit version of DirectVobSub as well.

answered Jun 28 '12 at 15:32

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Which is gettable via? – Shimmy Weitzhandler Nov 18 '12 at 04:13
The x64 version can be downloaded at http://www.free-codecs.com/directvobsub_download.htm – Tim De Baets Nov 21 '12 at 20:26

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 28 '12 at 16:14

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Change your subtitle file to exact name as your media name but keep the extension.

Example: 2 files are abc.avi and xyz.srt.

Change xyz.srt to abc.srt.

Now play the abc.avi in Windows Media Player. Right click on the playing windows, check the subtitle setting.

answered Jun 28 '12 at 16:14

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They said they already tried that: *I've followed the instructions in this, by installing DirectVobSub and **renaming the srt file to match the video filename***. – Synetech Jun 28 '12 at 16:22
Which codec pack did you install? I'm using K-Lite mega codec pack. – Nam Phung Jun 28 '12 at 19:42
@NamPhung, That's what I installed and it doesn't work for me. – Shimmy Weitzhandler Jun 28 '12 at 23:09
So why don't you use Home Cinema Player? – Nam Phung Jun 29 '12 at 05:36

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 05 '15 at 00:52

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Use the latest version of DirectVobSub and try changing your .srt to a .sub file. It worked for me.

I got it through this link.

answered Aug 05 '15 at 00:52

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score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 23 '13 at 19:58

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Another solution to that problem is Local Subtitles for WMP. It does not brak codecs pipeline.

answered Jul 23 '13 at 19:58

Michał F

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Play *.srt subtitles in Windows Media Player?

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