SUB File

What are SUB files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SUB file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your SUB files.

What is a SUB file?

SUB files have multiple uses, and DVD Subtitles is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

DVD Subtitles

Files that use the .sub file extension are usually files that store movie subtitles. These files contain data about the movie subtitles, such as the subtitle text, the point at which each subtitle should be displayed, and information about the corresponding video file.

It is important to note that the SUB file does not contain any actual video data. Just the references for the subtitle information.

There are several different subtitle authoring and ripping applications that use the SUB file extension on supported files, although the formats may not be compatible. Try out a few different apps to see which one can open yours.

How to open SUB files

We have identified six SUB openers that are compatible with this specific type of SUB file.

Programs that open DVD Subtitles files

Last updated: February 20, 2024

All known file formats using extension .SUB

While DVD Subtitles is a popular type of SUB-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .SUB file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

CloneCD CD Image Subchannel Data

We know that one SUB format is CloneCD CD Image Subchannel Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SUB opener for Windows

We have identified one SUB opener that is compatible with this specific type of SUB file.

Flipper SubGhz Data File

We know that one SUB format is Flipper SubGhz Data File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different SUB openers which you will find listed below.

Philips SVCD Designer Subtitles

We know that one SUB format is Philips SVCD Designer Subtitles. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of SUB files. Remember, different programs may use SUB files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

Help us help others

File.org helps thousands of users every day, and we would love to hear from you if you have additional information about SUB file formats, example files, or compatible programs. Please use the links below or email us at submit@file.org to discuss further.