How to Add Subtitles in Nero 9: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding subtitles to your movies can greatly enhance the viewing experience, especially if you or others prefer a different language than what's being spoken. Fortunately, with Nero 9, adding subtitle files (.sub) is relatively easy and straightforward.

In this article, we'll walk through each step of how to add subtitles in Nero 9 using both Windows Media Player (WMP) as the media player within Nero and also via the standalone Nero Recode application that comes bundled with Nero 9. Please note that these instructions are specifically tailored for en-US versions of Windows XP/7 operating systems.

First, make sure you have a subtitle file (.sub) ready to use. If not, there are many websites offering free subtitles in various formats including .sub for popular movies and TV shows.

Adding Subtitles Using Nero 9's Built-in Media Player

1. Launch Nero 9 on your computer.

2. Double-click the movie file you want to add subtitles too (it could be a .avi,.mp4, etc.) or right-click it and select 'Open with' > then choose 'Nero Video Classic.'

3. Once the video starts playing in the main window of Nero Media Player:

- Click on the gear icon located at top-right corner next to the play button.

- From the drop-down menu that appears, hover over 'Subtitles/CC'.

4. A sub-menu will pop up with options such as: '(none)', '+ Add Subtitle', etc.

5. Selecting '+ Add Subtitle' opens a new window where you can browse for your .sub subtitle file or enter its full path manually if needed.

6. After selecting the correct .sub file, click 'Open'.

7. The subtitles should now appear below/above (depending on preferences set earlier) the main video player area of Nero Media Player.

Alternatively, If You Prefer Using Standalone Nero Recode

Sometimes users prefer to use a dedicated application like Nero Recode instead of relying solely on the built-in media players within other programs such as Windows Movie Maker or VLC. Here's how you can do that:

1. Launch Nero 9 from your Start menu.

2. Double-click 'Nero Recode' under the 'Edit & Convert' section to launch it separately.

Once inside Nero Recode:

3. Click on 'Video' at top left corner of main window and select either '.AVI', '.MKV', etc., depending upon what format you want your output file to be in.

4. Then, click on 'Add...' button under the 'Input' section located above middle part of Nero Recode's main interface.

5. In the new dialogue box that appears:

- Browse for your desired .avi/.mp4 movie file(s) by double-clicking or selecting them all and then clicking 'Open'.

6. Now, click on 'Subtitles' tab at top left corner within 'Video' panel of Nero Recode's main window.

7. Check the box next to '.sub SubRip subtitle (.sub)' underneath 'Container' dropdown menu if it isn't already checked off.

8. Clicking 'Browse...' button beside '.Subtitle file (*.srt, .smi)' field will allow you to browse for your desired .sub subtitle file(s).

9. After selecting the correct .sub file(s), click 'OK'.

10. In the next window that pops up:

* Ensure both 'Always use this profile' and 'Use default settings' checkboxes are checked off.

11. Clicking 'Save As...' will prompt you to choose a location for your newly created output file with desired name extension (e.g., MyMovie_with_subtitles.mp4).

12. Finally, click 'Start Preview' button at bottom right corner of Nero Recode's main window.

Your movie should now play back with the added subtitles included!

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