How to use the command subliminal (with examples)

Subliminal is a Python-based subtitle downloader that allows users to download subtitles for videos in different languages. This command is particularly useful for those who watch videos or movies without subtitles or with subtitles in a different language, and want to obtain subtitles in their preferred language. With subliminal, users can easily download subtitles for their videos using simple command-line instructions.

Use case 1: Download English subtitles for a video

Code:

subliminal download -l en video.ext

Motivation: This example is helpful for users who have a video file and want to download English subtitles to understand the content better. By using the -l (or –languages) option and specifying “en” for English, Subliminal will automatically search and download English subtitles for the given video file.

Explanation:

• subliminal: The command to run Subliminal.
• download: The action to download subtitles.
• -l en: The option to specify the language of the subtitles. In this case, “en” represents English.
• video.ext: The file name and extension of the video for which subtitles should be downloaded.

Example output:

Downloading subtitles for video.ext...
Subtitles downloaded successfully:
- English

Conclusion: By using the command subliminal download -l en video.ext, users can easily obtain English subtitles for a video file. This can be particularly useful for those who have difficulty understanding the audio or want to watch videos in their preferred language.