Sup to Srt guides

SUP, PGS and Subtitle Conversion Guides

Learn how image-based PGS subtitles work, extract them from MKV and Blu-ray sources, convert SUP files into editable SRT text with OCR, and use the result with subtitle editors and media servers.

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Identify image-based subtitle tracks and choose an appropriate extraction workflow before converting the resulting SUP file to SRT.

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PGS and SUP Basics

Definitions, format relationships and OCR fundamentals.

What Are PGS Subtitles?

Extract PGS Subtitles

Obtain a standalone SUP file from MKV or Blu-ray-derived sources.

Complete extraction hub FFmpeg extraction guide MKVToolNix extraction guide

Convert and Edit

OCR conversion and desktop correction workflows.

Homepage converter Subtitle Edit guide

Playback and Compatibility

Use external SRT files in media servers and diagnose subtitle-related transcoding.

Plex guide Jellyfin guide
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Subtitle Formats Comparison

SUP vs PGS vs SRT

Compare SUP, PGS and SRT subtitles, including how SUP and PGS are related and why OCR is needed for SRT conversion.

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SRT Basics Guide

What Is an SRT File?

Learn what an SRT file is, what the .srt extension means, how SRT subtitle blocks are structured and how timing works.

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PGS and SUP Basics Guide

What Are PGS Subtitles?

Understand the image-based Blu-ray subtitle format, its relationship to SUP files and why text conversion requires OCR.

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Extract PGS Subtitles Guide

Extract SUP/PGS Subtitles from MKV and Blu-ray

Compare practical workflows for identifying and extracting PGS tracks from MKV and Blu-ray-derived sources.

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Extract PGS Subtitles Tutorial

Extract PGS Subtitles with FFmpeg

Inspect subtitle streams, select the correct HDMV PGS track and copy it into a standalone SUP file.

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Extract PGS Subtitles Tutorial

Extract PGS Subtitles with MKVToolNix

Find the S_HDMV/PGS track ID with mkvmerge and extract it safely with mkvextract.

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Convert and Edit Guide

Convert SUP/PGS to SRT with Subtitle Edit

Import SUP/PGS images, choose an OCR method, correct recognition errors and save a reviewed SRT.

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Playback and Compatibility Guide

Convert PGS to SRT for Plex

Name external SRT files correctly and diagnose subtitle burn-in without assuming SRT guarantees Direct Play.

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Playback and Compatibility Guide

Convert PGS to SRT for Jellyfin

Apply Jellyfin language and subtitle flags, scan the library and compare Direct Play, Remux, Direct Stream and Transcode.

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Convert and Edit Online tool

SUP/PGS to SRT Converter

Upload the extracted SUP file, choose the subtitle language, run OCR and review the SRT result.

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Use the browser-based converter to recognize subtitle images, review the text and download an editable SRT file.

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