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Importing External Subtitle Files

You can import subtitles that are in an external file for the playback of Blu-ray Discs**, movie files, TV shows, and pinned YouTube** videos.

Note: ** you can import external subtitles in the ASS and SRT file formats only for Blu-ray Disc playback.

To import an external subtitle file, do this:

Note: CyberLink PowerDVD will also automatically import any supported subtitle files it finds in the same directory as the TV show/movie file it is playing back. You can import up to 10 subtitle files, but can only display a maximum of two during playback.

1.During playback, click on the button and then select Primary Subtitles > Import, or Secondary Subtitles > Import.

2.In the dialog that displays, browse to and then select the subtitle file you want to import.

3.Click the Open button to import the subtitle file.

Note: during playback use the Ctrl+[ and Ctrl+] hotkeys to advance/delay the subtitles 0.5 seconds if syncing is required.