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sub2srt for Mac

Convert subtitles from .sub to subviewer .srt format

Quick answer: sub2srt is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install sub2srt. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What sub2srt is

sub2srt is a media app for macOS: convert subtitles from .sub to subviewer .srt format.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/robelix/sub2srt.

How to install sub2srt

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install sub2srt.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install sub2srt on Mac?

Run brew install sub2srt in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is sub2srt open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does sub2srt run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is sub2srt?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10263 in this catalogue.

What version of sub2srt is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.5.5.