Want to bulk edit subtitle files

[jooj]

I want to reposition subtitles on many files and it seems tedious. Is there a way to reposition all subtitles in mutiple files?

[sneaker]

What is the source subtitle format and container? What is the target subtitle format, container and player?

[jooj]

It is in .ass format and i intend to keep it at that. I edit in aegisub, i mostly play them through vlc or via plex video player. And what do you mean by format?

[sneaker]

Do all your .ass files use the same style(s)? Try SubtitleEdit: "Tools"->"Batch Convert". Add all .ass files, choose "Advanced Sub Station Alpha" and change the "Style".

[jooj]

Not seeing a style option.

[sneaker]

The "Style" button only appears after you have selected the "Advanced Sub Station Alpha" format.

[jooj]

I dont get that choise though, it says Advanced Sub Station Alpha next to the subtitle when i add one to the list. I don't choose it.

[sneaker]

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If that option isn't there maybe your SubtitleEdit version is outdated.

[jooj]

Yeah understand it now. where do i write the position coordinates now?

[sneaker]

In the Style menu you can set margins or directly edit the raw ASS header. You haven't said what exact type of positioning you need.

[jooj]

{\pos(960,1030)} Here is where i want all subtitles to be positioned

[sneaker]

Don't make me guess so much ...


So it's 1920x1080 video and you want 50 pixels bottom margin with horizontal center position? In the style select "Bottom/center" alignment and set "Margin vertical" to 50.

[jooj]

That actually worked wonders. Thanks!