Some popular video addons for Kodi already have automatic subtitles capabilities and that’s great, but some times you need more control over your selection process to get the right subtitles for your video. In this guide we are going to enable subtitles on Kodi using a couple of addons so you can watch all your TV shows and movies with subtitles in any language.
If you want to install the official OpenSubtitles addon read the instructions at the end of this tutorial, OpenSubtitles offers subtitles in many languages.
Enable automatic subtitles
If you use subtitles often you may find that clicking on Subtitles > Download every time you start a video is a bit annoying. Lets solve that by installing the Autosubs service.
When choosing a subtitles file keep in mind the video quality and try to match it with the subtitle file name, this way you’ll have better chances of getting the right subtitles for your video.
How to install the official OpenSubtitles addon
OpenSubtitles.org has launched its official addon for Kodi called OpenSubtitles by OpenSubtitles. This new addon doesn’t requires authentication and it gives you access to an extensive collection of subtitles in several languages.
- Download the addon from its GitHub page or using this link, remember the location of the downloaded file.
- Go to Add-ons > Add-on Browser (the box icon on the top-left corner) > Install from zip file.
- Locate the downloaded file and click on it to install.
If you want to search for subtitles before playing a video you can install the Context Menu addon for OpenSubtitles.
Don’t forget to remove the old OpenSubtitles addon if you have it installed on your box. The OpenSubtitles addon on the official Kodi repository requires authentication.
More Info:
You can stream Movies and TV shows on Kodi using 3rd party addons, check our tutorials on some of the most popular Kodi addons for streaming:
- How to install Elysium on Kodi.
- How to install Specto on Kodi.
- How to install Bubbles on Kodi.
- How to install Quasar on Kodi.
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62 Comments on "Tutorial: How to enable automatic subtitles on Kodi"
thank you
Now that I have installed subtitles, how can I uninstall them as I hate them
Uninstall Autosubs service and you won’t get the subtitle selection screen when starting a video. Sometimes videos have built-in subs, there’s no way to remove those.
I thought everyone reading this should know that OpenSubtitles made a custom version of the add-on that works without login. Just search “subtitles by opensubtitles” on Google and find the result from github.com. You can then find the green download as zip button and load this into Kodi via Settings > Add-ons > Install from zip.
Here’s the link hopefully it works:
https://github.com/opensubtitles/service.subtitles.opensubtitles_by_opensubtitles
Hi Joe, thanks for letting us know. I’ll update the guide to reflect the new changes.
Yes and leaving a credit card details just to get subtitles stopped me registering.
Opensubtitles does not ask for credit card info, just email. Check if you are using the correct URL.
I have the same problem. Stuck at register? How do you update the system? will that resolve the problem? thanks for your help.
Yes. There is a selection to choose the 1st subtitle right next to where you choose which subtitle service you want in the system menu under subtitles- it is used instead of choosing a subtitle service.
It seemed ok until you had to try to register. Fuck what a pain, gave up after 15 mins.
You should update system. You are running an old system. If you don’t want to update try to click get addons, and you should see install from repository on the next screen
Is there a way to have it automatically pick the first subtitle file available instead of opening the subtitle selection screen?
Currently, I also have the same problem… I’ve tried different sub provider, the result is the same… It has gone haywire…
Hey, were you able to find English subtitles? I’m also stuck yet I love watching Spanish shows
Scratch my last post. I figured it out. I someone hadnt completed the full sign up process on their website. Went back, paid attention to detail and got it done. Now its working somewhat. My only problem now is trying to get the subtitles to match whats being said. Its WAY off for me right now. Also, when “downloading” these subtitles do they automatically erase themselves from where ever they’re at or are they building up on our devices, filling up the drive and require manual deleting later? I have a firestick and we all know theres not much space on that.