Watching videos and movies with subtitles is a great way to improve your language skills and fully understand the story of the video, irrespective of language. However, there can be instances where the subtitles don’t sync with the audio, which can be frustrating and distracting.
It happens when you load an external subtitle on VLC Media Player. You may see a little delay in the subtitle with audio. You can manually fix the subtitle synchronizing problem using the built-in feature of VLC. Here is a complete guide on; how to sync subtitles in VLC Media Player. If you are having issues with audio synchronization, you can also check our guide on; how to sync audio in VLC.
How to Sync Subtitles in VLC Media Player
One common issue that users may encounter is audio is not in sync with the subtitle. It can be frustrating. However, VLC Media Player solves this problem with its subtitle track synchronization feature.
Here are the methods you can follow to sync subtitles with audio in VLC Media Player:
1. Fix VLC Subtitle Delay on Windows
If you’re a Windows user then follow these steps:
1. Play the video file in VLC with subtitles and check for subtitle delay issues.
2. If it has the issue, click on the Tools tab from the top menu and select Effect and Filters from the menu that appears.
3. It will open the Adjustments and Effects window. Here, click on the Synchronization tab and adjust the value next to Subtitle Track Synchronization to match the subtitle with the audio track.
4. After that, click on the Close button.
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You can also do the same by using the hotkey. To do so, play the video and use the ‘H‘ key to delay up and the ‘G‘ key to delay down the subtitle. You can also check the list of hotkeys in VLC.
2. Fix VLC Subtitle Delay on macOS
If you’re using macOS, the process is slightly different. Don’t worry, though – we’ve got you covered.
Here’s how you can do it:
1. Open the VLC app.
2. Play the video file with subtitles enabled.
3. If there is any delay, click on the Window option from the top menu bar and select the Track Synchronization option.
4. Under Subtitle track synchronization, adjust the value to fix the delay.
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You can also use the shortcut keys, press ‘H‘ to speed up the subtitle playback, and ‘J‘ to delay the subtitle playback.
3. Fix VLC Subtitle Delay on Android/iPhone
If you’re experiencing subtitle delays on your Android or iPhone, here’s how you can sync subtitles on these devices:
1. Open the video file in VLC.
2. Tap on the Audio and Subtitle icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
3. Expand the Subtitle drop-down menu and choose the Subtitle delay option.
4. Now you can easily adjust the subtitle delay to match the audio using the slider.
Conclusion
You can be sure that the subtitles and audio are correctly synced – by using the subtitle synchronization feature of VLC Media Player. However, the effect is not permanent; it can only sync the audio while you are playing the video files.
That’s it; this is how you can sync audio in VLC Media Player. You can also check out our linked guide if you want to adjust the playback setting in VLC to enhance the user experience. However, if you have any questions, feel free to write them in the comment section below.
