Note: Many of these sites are ad-supported, and some of the ads can be quite intrusive. We recommend using an ad-blocker when visiting them.
1. Addic7ed
While the interface is rather boring, Addic7ed offers an easy way to search for movie and TV show subtitles. The homepage is filled with some of the latest and most popular options. There’s even a quick-search drop-down menu, though the search box seems to work even faster. Subtitles are available in multiple languages for most titles. The best part is you can filter content based on release date to make it easier to find the latest TV episodes.
2. Downsub (for Online Videos)
Most of the entries in this list show how to download subtitle files for pretty much any movie or TV show you can think of, but this site does things a little differently. Downsub generates and downloads subtitle files for videos from YouTube, Vlive, Viki, Hotstar, and many others. You need to simply enter the URL of the video into the box, then hit Download. While this is more about getting subtitles from videos than entire movies or TV shows, if that movie or show happens to be on YouTube, then this could be the best way to get subs for it.
3. English Subtitles
English Subtitles has a repository of subtitles for thousands of movies from around the world and from all eras. You’ll almost certainly find the subtitles you need for recent blockbusters and may have some joy in finding subtitles for obscure French films from the 60s, too. There are many TV shows here, too – including all Game of Thrones seasons and Good Girls. It’s easy to use and navigate, and unlike many of the less reputable subtitle sites, is HTTPS secured. Not that you should be entering any personal info there, but it’s still a welcome mark of site quality.
4. Podnapisi
Podnapisi is one of the best sites for English subtitles on the Internet. New subtitles for new movies are uploaded every day, along with ratings from users to give you an idea of the quality of what you’ll be downloading. You can search for subtitles by keywords, years, movie types, and several other categories using the advanced search engine. There are subtitles for TV series, as well as movies ranging from the latest ones to those from several decades ago, so you’re pretty much certain to find what you need.
5. Subscene
Subscene is one of the most popular sites to download subtitles, with a huge database of movies and popular shows from all over the world. Subtitles are added on a daily basis by users as well as site owners and are available in many languages. The site has a simple, user-friendly interface that allows users to filter the subtitles by language. And if you can’t find your desired subtitles, there is a “request subtitle” feature you can use to request subtitles that are not in their database.
6. Subtitle Seeker
Subtitle Seeker takes a different approach to subtitle downloads. Rather than having its own collection of contributed subtitles (by site users), this site pulls in and combines results from over 20 subtitle download sites. It’s very comprehensive, and this makes it the best place to go if you can’t find your desired subtitles elsewhere. The good thing about Subtitle Seeker is it’s a simple, user-friendly interface, which has been extolled by many users. On the main page, you’ll find a search bar and sections for recent subtitles for both movies and TV shows.
7. TVSubtitles.net
TVSubtitles.Net is another great site you can rely on for downloading subtitles. This website has a clean interface that is easy to use. Subtitles are categorized into two categories: movies and TV shows. This makes it easier to find the subtitles you’re looking for. Also, if you have a subtitle file you’d love to share with others, the site makes it easy for you to do so.
8. OpenSubtitles
OpenSubtitles has one of the biggest databases for subtitles on the Internet. The website is available in multiple languages, and you’re likely to find subtitles in any language. It is one of the trusted sites for downloading subtitles. It also has a great search tool that lets you filter your searches by year, country, type/genre, season, or episode. Its advanced search tool is among the best you’ll find online.
9. Subdl
Subdl is another site you can trust to get your movie or TV show subtitles. It has a clean user interface,\ along with a search bar at the top to search for specific subtitles. This website organizes subtitles for each movie and TV show based on the type of video release. You can download subtitles for your favorite movie or TV show in multiple languages, including English, Dutch, Italian, French, etc. It also provides an option to filter subtitles with up to four languages.
10. TVSubs
If you are specifically looking for sites that provide subtitles for TV shows and series, then TVSubs is a good place to look. It has one of the largest subtitle databases for TV shows and series. The subtitles downloaded from TVSubs are packed in a zip file. It features subtitles for all the latest TV shows and web series. You can download subtitles based on your preferred language. Moreover, you can also view stats, such as total downloads, month, week, and day for a subtitle.
11. YIFY Subtitles
The best thing about YIFY Subtitles is the clean and dark user interface that it provides. YIFY Subtitles is a very popular website that offers a huge database of subtitles for movies and TV shows. With just a few clicks, you can download the subtitle. You will have the option to select movies based on their genres. It also shows the movies’ full run-times, release dates, ratings, etc. You can download subtitles in multiple languages as well.
12. iSubtitles
Download subtitles for your movies through iSubtitles. You’ll find the frontpage filled with a mix of films from all over the world versus, focusing mainly on English shows and movies, which is a nice change if you’re an English-speaker looking for subtitles for foreign films. While you can use the search feature, you can also browse by country, genre, or original movie language. The only downside of iSubtitles is that it is only for movies – not TV shows. You’ll need to use another option if you want TV show subtitles as well.
Bonus: VLC
Not technically a website, but given that VLC is the most widely-used video player on PCs and isn’t filled with oft-annoying ads like many websites tend to be, it’s worth mentioning. By using VLC, you can download subtitles straight into whatever movie you’re watching at that moment. With the movie open, simply click “View” at the top of the VLC window, then click “VLsub” and search for that movie’s subtitles. Want to dabble more with VLC? Here’s how to use VLC to transcode media files and a little guide on how to use your Android phone as a VLC remote. You may also want to learn how to rotate a video in VLC. If VLC isn’t quite right for you, and you’re a Mac user, try out Elmedia instead. It’s a free media player that also supports subtitles. There is even a sync delay option to better deal with sync issues.
1. How do I use subtitles?
After you’ve downloaded the subtitles, which should be an .SRT file, open the app you’ll be using to watch the show or movie. Within the menu, you should see an option for subtitles. Navigate to your SRT file to upload it. If all goes well, it should sync automatically. Please note that some media players don’t support subtitles unless they’re already inserted into the video. For instance, DVDs that have subtitles would be fine. Always check that your media player supports SRT files.
2. Why are my subtitles out of sync?
Subtitle files aren’t always perfect. If they’re off by even a few milliseconds, it’s incredibly annoying to deal with. However, you can manually adjust the timing to get your files back in sync. Some media players have this option built in. For example, VLC and Elmedia both offer subtitle editing to adjust the timing exactly to where you need it. In VLC, open your video and SRT file, then, go to “Tools -> Track Synchronization” to make changes. In Elmedia, open the menu and go to “Settings -> Subtitles -> Subtitles Delay.” You can also use the free online tool SubShifter. You may need to play around with the file to get the timing just right, but it is a useful free option. Another downloadable option is SubSync.
3. What are the different subtitle formats?
In most cases, if you download subtitles, you’ll mainly encounter SRT, SUB, and IDX files. For single languages, SRT files are best. If you want multiple languages in a single file, you’ll need SUB and IDX files. However, it’s important to note that SRT is the more widely accepted format. Naturally, this excludes subtitle formats that are already hard encoded into a file. A few other formats you may find include SSA, TXT, VTT, SBV, TTML, and DFXP. Some of these are specific to certain sites and apps. For instance, SBV is what YouTube supports if you’re uploading subtitles. A plain text file, or TXT, serves well when an SRT isn’t available.
4. How can I get my subtitles to load automatically?
Many media players that support external subtitles will load them automatically. You only have to do one thing: name the subtitle file the same as your video. For example, if I was loading subtitles for XYZ Movie, my video might be called “xyz_movie.” I’d then need to also name the subtitle file “xyz_movie.” Don’t change any file extensions. You can keep everything in the same folder to make it easier to stay organized.
Wrapping Up
These are some of the best sites to download subtitles for movies, TV shows, and web series. One important thing, which we have already mentioned, is that some websites are filled with ads, so make sure you have an ad-blocker installed to avoid unnecessary interruptions. If you’re streaming movies and shows, many legal services offer subtitles, which are usually pretty well synced. If you’re watching on YouTube, learn how to turn subtitles on.
