Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .sub file [ add info ]
SUB files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing SUB file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with SUB extension. However, it should be remembered that SUB file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is DivX Movie Subtitle File Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning SUB files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with SUB extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.sub file extension
Category: Document Files
OS | Software |
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CyberLink PowerDVD 10 Mark II URUWorks Subtitle Workshop MicroDVD VobSub SoftNI CASAT Universal Subtitle Viewer View with a text editor |
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MPlayer View with a text editor |
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Gnome Subtitles KSubtile |
.sub file extension
Category: Games Files
OS | Software |
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Crystal Shard SubTerra |
If SUB file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a SUB file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open SUB file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing SUB in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit SUB format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.