Convert MKV to SUB

File Extension MKV
Full Name Matroska Video-audio Multimedia Format

Files with the .MKV extension contain multimedia data - video images, as well as many soundtracks and subtitles. It is similar to other formats - containers such as AVI, ASF, MOV. It supports SRT, SSA, VobSub subtitles from DVF discs, USF, which stands for Universal Subtitle Format, as well as various types of audio and video codecs.

File Extension SUB
Full Name DivX Movie Subtitle File Format

SUB is an extension given to files containing the text of subtitles used during movie projection. These are mostly dialogue lists that are translated from the original language to the target language. This solution is also used for the needs of people with disabilities, e.g. the hearing impaired.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MKV") to another (referred to as "SUB"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MKV file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format MKV to format SUB becomes essential.

So, how can we perform MKV to SUB file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format MKV and transforming it into format SUB. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MKV to SUB converters.

Conversion from MKV to SUB

How to convert the MKV file to SUB?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MKV to SUB. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the MKV file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file MKV, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the MKV file to the application
  • Select the output format of the SUB file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file SUB on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted SUB file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.