STEP 2 - Choose the MKV Subtitle TrackĬlick the browse button in the Input file section to insert the relevant media file. Then double-click the gMKVExtractGUI to launch the program. STEP 1 - Launch the MKV Subtitle ExtractorĪfter download, install MKVToolNix and copy or move the gMKVExtractGUI.exe file to the MKVToolNix folder. To extract subtitles from MKV with MKVToolnix, you must first download it and gMKVExtractGUI. How to Rip Subtitles from MKV using MKVToolnix Extract Subtitles from MKV with MKVToolnixĬompatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS Subtitle extraction allows you to have unrestricted access to every word in a media piece, which you can then apply to other content forms. While platforms like IMDb provide dialogues to films, they are not universal, and the available content is limited. Extract classic lines in a movieĪnother benefit of extracting subtitles from MKV and other container formats is unfettered access to classic lines and dialogues in a movie. Extracting the subtitle is a nifty workaround to get what you need out of the process. If you are learning a language, watching media files in the language without subtitles is an excellent way to master it.īut not every MKV file or media player allows you to turn off the subtitle track. To Separate subtitles from a video to master a language Extracting subtitles from the low-res file to add to the high-res version is a smart way to improve the overall quality of the visual experience. However, a high-resolution version might not come with its own subtitles. Low-resolution files are not great for the viewing experience, especially on larger screens like laptops, TV, or projectors. Transfer subtitles from a low-resolution video file to a high-resolution version Here are a couple of reasons why you might need to use a subtitle extractor. Extracting subtitles is not an action most people regularly perform on their multimedia files, but one you might find yourself needing someday.