How to add Subtitles to MX Player?

For some people, MX Player is just another free to use video player that is available for smartphones and tablets. However, those who know, they have an idea about the true potential of this powerful piece of software. The MX Player app has revolutionized the video playing experience on smartphones and tablets, especially on Android. It is one of the very few apps that support multi-core decoding/rendering on smartphones. You may not find this feature worthwhile when playing a standard 480p or a 720p video. However, try playing some 1080p 60FPS video or a 4K video and see the difference.

MX Player will be able to play the high resolution videos with ease even if your display panel might be 1080p. So, if you have a dual-core or above processor on your smartphone or tablet, MX Player is definitely the app to play videos. Just like other video players, this app too has all of the standard features that people love. Features like swipe to increase/decrease volume/brightness, tap to play/pause and screen-lock are a few of the common features that this app has. But did you know that MX Player has an array of audio and subtitles-related options as well? Read along to find how to add subtitles on this app.

Steps to Add Subtitles to MX Player

This is the interesting part of this app – more than 25 ways of customizing the subtitle text and placement over here. From swiping the screen to virtually moving the text, MX Player has it all. But wait, don’t know how to add subtitles to this app yet? Here is what you have to do –

• Subtitles files come with an SRT extension. So be sure that you have the right SRT file already downloaded, or it should be inside the required movie’s folder.
• Open MX Player.
• Play the desired video.
• Go to the Menu option.
• Select the Subtitle option.
• If the SRT file is already available along with the video, you should see it mentioned in the list. Simply tap it.
• In case the SRT file is available somewhere else, you will have to manually search for it in the Android File System.

Once you have selected the correct subtitles file, you are good to go.

1. Supported Subtitle Formats

MX Player supports most common subtitle formats, including:

• SRT (.srt) – Most widely used
• SUB (.sub)
• ASS (.ass)
• SSA (.ssa)
• TXT (.txt) – Plain text subtitles

Tip: Ensure the subtitle file matches the video file name for automatic recognition.

2. Add Subtitles Automatically

Steps:

1. Open MX Player and start playing your video.
2. If a subtitle file with the same name exists in the video folder, MX Player will detect it automatically.
3. Tap on the subtitle icon (usually at the top-right corner).
4. Select Subtitle Track → Load if multiple tracks are available.

Pro Tip: Make sure the subtitle file is in the same folder as the video for automatic detection.

3. Add Subtitles Manually

If the subtitles are in a different folder or have a different name, you can add them manually:

Steps:

1. Play the video in MX Player.
2. Tap the three-dot menu → Subtitle → Open.
3. Browse your device storage and select the subtitle file (.srt, .sub, .ass, etc.).
4. The subtitles will now appear on your video.

Tip: You can rename the subtitle file to match the video filename for easier automatic loading next time.

4. Download Subtitles from the Internet

MX Player also supports online subtitle downloads via the app:

1. Tap three-dot menu → Subtitle → Online Subtitles.
2. Search by movie name or TV show.
3. Download the matching subtitle file.
4. It will automatically load on your video.

Note: Ensure you select the correct language and version that matches your video.

5. Adjust Subtitle Settings

MX Player allows you to customize subtitles for a better viewing experience:

• Font size – Small, medium, large
• Subtitle color – White, yellow, or custom
• Background – Transparent, semi-transparent, or solid
• Syncing – Adjust delay or advance to match video timing

Steps to Customize:

1. While playing the video, tap three-dot menu → Subtitle → Subtitle Settings.
2. Make adjustments as needed.

Pro Tip: Use the Subtitle Sync feature to correct timing mismatches between the video and subtitle.

6. Troubleshooting Subtitles in MX Player

• Subtitles not showing: Ensure the file format is supported and it’s correctly named.
• Out-of-sync subtitles: Use the Subtitle Sync feature to adjust timing.
• Font issues: Change subtitle font or color in Subtitle Settings.
• No subtitles found online: Check internet connection and correct movie version.

7. Conclusion

Adding subtitles in MX Player is quick and easy. Whether automatically, manually, or by downloading online, subtitles enhance the viewing experience by making content accessible in multiple languages.