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Basic information about SUB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SUB（*.SUB or *.sub）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SUB file yourself.

There are 8 file types using the SUB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SUB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SUB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SUB file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SUB file?
How to open a SUB file?
What programs do I need to open a SUB file?
What programs help to create and edit a SUB file?
How to convert SUB files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SUB file format?

1.Detail information about SUB file extension: DivX Movie Subtitle File Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SUB files
File type	DivX Movie Subtitle File Format	Category	Text Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SUB file is a DivX Movie Subtitle File Format. The sub file extension is most likely best known as one of the main file type for subtitles, a textual versions of the dialog in movies, usually displayed at the bottom of the screen. These can either be a form of written translation of a dialog in a foreign language, or a written rendering of the dialog in the same language, with or without added information to help viewers who are deaf and hard-of-hearing to follow the dialog. SUB subtitle format is often used for subtitles for DivX movies, very popular on P2P servers (torrents).
Windows	SubtitleCreator Gaupol Subtitle Editor Subtitle Edit Swift Create Subtitle Workshop VLC media player KMPlayer VobSub MKVtoolnix Subtitle 3D
macOS	Subcleaner Jubler subtitle editor Bistec Subs Factory VLC media player for Mac Jubler subtitle editor Subtitle Converter MKVtoolnix for Mac
Linux	Gnome Subtitles VLC media player for Linux MKVtoolnix for Linux

2.Detail information about SUB file extension: Subtitle File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SUB files
File type	Subtitle File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	SUB file is a Subtitle File.
Windows	CyberLink PowerDVD 17 URUWorks Subtitle Workshop MPlayer SoftNI Subtitler Suite Universal Subtitle Viewer Any text editor KMPlayer Subtitle Edit SubtitleCreator VLC media player VobSub
macOS	MPlayer Any text editor Jubler subtitle editor Subs Factory
Linux	MPlayer Gnome Subtitles KSubtile Any text editor
Android	J2 Interactive MX Player
iOS	olimsoft OPlayer

3.Detail information about SUB file extension: CloneCD Subchannel File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SUB files
File type	CloneCD Subchannel File	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	SlySoft	File format	Binary
Description	SUB file is a CloneCD Subchannel File developed by SlySoft.
Windows	SlySoft Virtual CloneDrive

4.Detail information about SUB file extension: SubTerra Level File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SUB files
File type	SubTerra Level File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Crystal Shard	File format	N/A
Description	SUB file is a SubTerra Level File developed by Crystal Shard.
Windows	Crystal Shard SubTerra

5.Detail information about SUB file extension: IBM Rational Rose Component Package File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SUB files
File type	IBM Rational Rose Component Package File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SUB file is a IBM Rational Rose Component Package File.

6.Detail information about SUB file extension: Insight II Subset Definition File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SUB files
File type	Insight II Subset Definition File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SUB file is a Insight II Subset Definition File.
Linux	Insight II

7.Detail information about SUB file extension: SubmitWolf Website Submission Project

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SUB files
File type	SubmitWolf Website Submission Project	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SUB file is a SubmitWolf Website Submission Project.
Windows	SubmitWolf

8.Detail information about SUB file extension: SWAT Subbasin Input File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SUB files
File type	SWAT Subbasin Input File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SUB file is a SWAT Subbasin Input File.
Windows	SWAT

How to convert SUB files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for SUB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SUB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SUB to ASS	SUB to SMI	SUB to SRT	SUB to TEXT
SUB to TXT

How to convert another files to SUB file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for another files to SUB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to SUB conversion, you may use the option.

ASS to SUB	SRT to SUB	SMI to SUB	MKV to SUB
TXT to SUB

Can't open a SUB file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SUB”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SUB extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support SUB file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of SUB files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a SUB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SUB file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SUB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the SUB file is damaged.
Whether the SUB file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the SUB file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the SUB file format is incompletely.
Whether the SUB file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SUB file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SUB file.

If the SUB file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.