Common Questions
How to Watch MKV Files with Subtitles + Transcription Overlay
Browser extensions fail on MKV and HEVC files. Learn how SubSmith plays them natively and overlays AI transcription on top of existing subtitles—no conversion required.
Why Whisper Large Beats Auto-Generated Subtitles (And How to Use It)
Stop struggling with bad auto-subs. Learn how SubSmith uses Whisper Large locally to generate accurate subtitles in 99+ languages—no cloud fees, no privacy concerns.
Turn Any Video into a Text Transcript (SRT/TXT Export)
Convert movies, podcasts, and YouTube downloads into readable transcripts. Export SRT files to study on Kindle, iPad, or Notion—no cloud upload required.
The Desktop Alternative to Language Reactor (Why Switch?)
Stop wrestling with browser lag and Netflix crashes. Learn why desktop apps like SubSmith outperform browser extensions for local and offline video immersion.
How to Mine Sentences from Local MKV Files (No Extension Needed)
Learn how to sentence mine from downloaded anime, movies, and podcasts without uploading to the cloud. Complete guide to local file immersion workflows.
The Future of Sentence Mining: One-Click Audio Slicing from Desktop
Stop recording system audio manually. Learn how desktop apps use FFmpeg to automatically slice audio clips from video timestamps for perfect Anki cards.