DirectVobSub (VSFilterMod) 2.5.2.7

Some well-known players that supports DirectVobSub (VSFilter):

Windows Media Player, MPC-HC, Zoom Player, etc.
What this filter allows you to do is to set your player to read external subtitle files and add them to a playing video.

It supports various subtitle formats, such as SUB, IDX, SSA, ASS, SRT, SUB, SMI, PSB, USF and SSF.

DirectVobSub detached from the VobSub, whose last version was 2.23 and whose development is discontinued.

DirectVobSub has undergone various improvements, such as extracting subtitles from a DVD without needing to rip the entire DVD first. Other changes refer to the VSFilter and include improved performance with handling the \be tag and no more freezes when combining Media Player Classic, VSFilter and the Haali Video Renderer.

DirectVobSub can also be used as a plugin for AviSynth and for VirtualDub thanks to the included VSFilter.dll. If you are interested in the VirtualDub VobSub plugin, you are advised to download the old VobSub 2.23 application.

If automatic installation fails (common with older releases), follow these steps:

Extract the files from the appropriate folder:
For Windows 9x/ME, use the "Release" folder.
For Windows 2000/XP, use the "Release Unicode" folder.
For other systems, choose the "x86" or "x64" folder as applicable.
Copy the DLL or AX files into the "system32" folder located in C:\Windows.

Open the Start menu, select "Run," and type the following command:
For a DLL file: regsvr32 filename.dll
For an AX file: regsvr32 filename.ax
Then, press Enter to register the file.

If you are still unable to install the filter, please read this small guide: How to install/uninstall DLL and AX codec files from Guides section.

Changes to VSFilter 1.5.7:

- The VSFilter project is separated from the MPC-BE project.
- Replace the < br > tag with a newline in SubRip subtitles.
- Added support for WebVTT.
- Fixed filter operation when changing the playback speed.
 

DirectVobSub is a software worth trying if you need a versatile DirectShow filter with advanced options for optimal subtitle display. It easily reads external subtitle files and overlays them onto any video playback.