From 7cb73960d6e7e67ee788ad2a49d8cf730708c7ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: cubicibo <55701024+cubicibo@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:42:03 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] subtitles.markdown: remove incorrect statement on ASS / SSA The burn-in functionality of ASS / SSA is fully functional and does not miss any "frame". --- source/docs/en/1.10.0/advanced/subtitles.markdown | 5 ++--- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/docs/en/1.10.0/advanced/subtitles.markdown b/source/docs/en/1.10.0/advanced/subtitles.markdown index 05815c29..94d7562b 100644 --- a/source/docs/en/1.10.0/advanced/subtitles.markdown +++ b/source/docs/en/1.10.0/advanced/subtitles.markdown @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ There are different types of subtitles that exist: - Bitmaps (Pictures), e.g. DVD VOBSUBs, Bluray PGS - Text with markup, e.g. Closed Captions and SRT files. -- Styled SSA, e.g. most anime subtitles in MKV files +- Styled ASS / SSA, e.g. most anime subtitles in MKV files HandBrake can read subtitles from the following sources: @@ -65,10 +65,9 @@ The following subtitle types as supported as follows: - You can set an offset (measured in milliseconds) to change the start time that the first and subsequent SRT subtitles will appear. Use trial and error encoding a single chapter to obtain the correct offset. - You should make sure the correct character code is selected from the “Char Code” dropdown. Selecting the wrong code, will result in your output file having no subtitle track, and can cause the player to crash when playing that track. -- SSA Subtitles +- ASS / SSA Subtitles - SSA Subtitles can be passed-thru or burned into the video. - When burned into the video, all styling (e.g. fonts, colors, etc) is preserved. - - Animated effects (e.g. fade in/out, karaoke) are not currently supported. (Only the middle frame of the animation will be used.) - When passed-thru as text, only bold/italic/underline styles are preserved. Some players may not support the simultaneous display of multiple passed-thru SSA subtitles. ## Forced Subtitles From 8afc524957a6e4d881ffaa2f963b0053bd0af93b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: cubicibo <55701024+cubicibo@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:53:31 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update subtitles.markdown Revert changes to 1.10.0 --- source/docs/en/1.10.0/advanced/subtitles.markdown | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/docs/en/1.10.0/advanced/subtitles.markdown b/source/docs/en/1.10.0/advanced/subtitles.markdown index 94d7562b..05815c29 100644 --- a/source/docs/en/1.10.0/advanced/subtitles.markdown +++ b/source/docs/en/1.10.0/advanced/subtitles.markdown @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ There are different types of subtitles that exist: - Bitmaps (Pictures), e.g. DVD VOBSUBs, Bluray PGS - Text with markup, e.g. Closed Captions and SRT files. -- Styled ASS / SSA, e.g. most anime subtitles in MKV files +- Styled SSA, e.g. most anime subtitles in MKV files HandBrake can read subtitles from the following sources: @@ -65,9 +65,10 @@ The following subtitle types as supported as follows: - You can set an offset (measured in milliseconds) to change the start time that the first and subsequent SRT subtitles will appear. Use trial and error encoding a single chapter to obtain the correct offset. - You should make sure the correct character code is selected from the “Char Code” dropdown. Selecting the wrong code, will result in your output file having no subtitle track, and can cause the player to crash when playing that track. -- ASS / SSA Subtitles +- SSA Subtitles - SSA Subtitles can be passed-thru or burned into the video. - When burned into the video, all styling (e.g. fonts, colors, etc) is preserved. + - Animated effects (e.g. fade in/out, karaoke) are not currently supported. (Only the middle frame of the animation will be used.) - When passed-thru as text, only bold/italic/underline styles are preserved. Some players may not support the simultaneous display of multiple passed-thru SSA subtitles. ## Forced Subtitles From 331cc63733065c28fbcb5c4b6b575b20dc03d662 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: cubicibo <55701024+cubicibo@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:53:59 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] subtitles.markdown: remove incorrect statement on ASS / SSA. --- source/docs/en/latest/advanced/subtitles.markdown | 7 +++---- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/docs/en/latest/advanced/subtitles.markdown b/source/docs/en/latest/advanced/subtitles.markdown index 233ba643..a0b8d6bb 100644 --- a/source/docs/en/latest/advanced/subtitles.markdown +++ b/source/docs/en/latest/advanced/subtitles.markdown @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ There are different types of subtitles that exist: - Bitmaps (Pictures), e.g. DVD VOBSUBs, Bluray PGS - Text with markup, e.g. Closed Captions and SRT files. -- Styled SSA, e.g. most anime subtitles in MKV files +- Styled ASS / SSA, e.g. most anime subtitles in MKV files HandBrake can read subtitles from the following sources: @@ -65,11 +65,10 @@ The following subtitle types as supported as follows: - You can set an offset (measured in milliseconds) to change the start time that the first and subsequent SRT subtitles will appear. Use trial and error encoding a single chapter to obtain the correct offset. - You should make sure the correct character code is selected from the “Char Code” dropdown. Selecting the wrong code, will result in your output file having no subtitle track, and can cause the player to crash when playing that track. -- SSA Subtitles +- ASS / SSA Subtitles - SSA Subtitles can be passed-thru or burned into the video. - When burned into the video, all styling (e.g. fonts, colors, etc) is preserved. - - Animated effects (e.g. fade in/out, karaoke) are not currently supported. (Only the middle frame of the animation will be used.) - - When passed-thru as text, only bold/italic/underline styles are preserved. Some players may not support the simultaneous display of multiple passed-thru SSA subtitles. + - When passed-thru with a crossconversion as text, only bold/italic/underline styles are preserved. Some players may not support the simultaneous display of multiple passed-thru SSA subtitles. ## Forced Subtitles