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I can’t download subs to my ipad
Thank you for refering this issue, MAMBOPOA,
I tried downloading the subtitles of https://amara.org/en/videos/xnBPhEByxPgO/info/captain-koons-by-piti-contest/ on my mother's iPad and encountered the same issue: the subtitles opened in the browser (safari in this case) instead of downloading.
Problem, as in your case: the browser used another encoding than UTF-8, hence the weird symbols replacing apostrophes. Do you know how to change browser encoding on an iPad? if yes, change it to UTF-8 before opening the subtitles, so that they appear correctly. Then select them all, copy them, paste them in a note, saving the note as UTF-8 encoded simple text file, but with the same extension you originally chose.
If you can't change browser's encoding, then maybe wait until you can use a PC or a Mac, download the subtitles there and then email them to yourself.
As it is, I downloaded your subtitles as .sbv (apparently, the format you wanted?) and .srt. I am attaching them here.
Best
Claude
Note for me: subtitles download normally on my android phone.
I think you can use use a File Manager App Install a file manager app on your iPad, such as Documents by Readdle or FileBrowser, which allows you to download files from websites and manage them on your device. You can use the app's built-in web browser to navigate to the website where your subtitles are hosted, download them, and then access them within the file manager app.
Depending on the format and the source of these subtitles, there are a few ways you can accomplish this. Here are some general steps:
Option 1: Using a Subtitle App
Transfer via Cloud Storage:
Upload the subtitle file to a cloud storage service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud Drive from your computer.Install the slope corresponding cloud storage app on your iPad.Download the subtitle file from the cloud storage app to your iPad.
Subtitle Player App:
Use a subtitle player app that allows you to download and play subtitles. Apps like VLC or Infuse are examples.Transfer the subtitle file to your iPad using iTunes File Sharing or cloud storage.
@ flappy bird, You can use the app's built-in web browser to navigate to the website where your subtitles are stored, download them, and then access them in the file manager app. Alternatively, you can use the File Manager app. Install a file management app on your iPad, such as Documents by Readdle or FileBrowser, that lets you download files from websites and manage them on the device.
Get an app that lets you play subtitles and download more subtitles. Examples include apps such as VLC and Infuse.Use iTunes File Sharing or cloud storage to transfer the subtitle file to your iPad.
It appears that the issue is unrelated to the iPad, as I have successfully downloaded subtitles from other sources and they are working fine.
Use the right file format: Ensure that the subtitle file is in a compatible format like .srt or .vtt. YouTube accepts both.
Downloading the file:
If your subtitle file is stored on a website, you may need to first download it to a computer and then transfer it to your iPad via iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or Dropbox.Alternatively, if you're using an app like Documents by Readdle, you can directly download files onto your iPad from a browser and save them to local storage.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Really useful and clear.URL
Thank you.
MAMBOPOA