How to Add Subtitles in Castle App? (Step-by-Step Guide)

The textual information appearing on the screen while watching any video is the words and dialogues that are pronounced in that video; these are subtitles. This feature is available in the Castle APK streaming app.

Introduction:

Subtitles are an important thing in a video-based application. As this is the digital era and streaming services are at their peak then every streaming application should be up to date according to the needs of users. Therefore, an important feature that has been added in the Castle apk is the activation of subtitles, which helps the users who are in a noisy environment or not in a condition to focus on listening. They can easily understand it by reading the subtitles. It also allows users to have an understanding of a new language.

A well-known streaming app, the Castle app, provides a variety of streaming content, including movies, dramas, shows, matches, events or any entertainment or information that raises its level by having a subtitle option. In this blog, we will guide you on how subtitles are added and how they are helpful.

Why to add subtitles?

Because it is very beneficial to use it as:

Usability: It helps people who are deaf, but when they are watching videos they can easily understand the dialogues and content by reading subtitles.

Language concern: If you are a non-native, you can change the language of subtitles into your language, which is a very helpful feature. Because the Castle app supports multiple languages, you have access to several languages.

User accessibility: Subtitles favor users and ensure that they do not miss any dialogue, especially when they are facing poor internet connection and low-quality video.

Cultural adjustments: If you are watching any content that is out of your culture, then it is a good connector between you and a new culture. Viewers have an easy approach to finding another culture and context with which they were not familiar before.

Forms of subtitles; which one is better for you?

Subtitles have a variety based on the way of the needs of the viewer:

Open subtitles:

These subtitles are already embedded in the video, and you cannot turn off them. These are permanently visible on the screen. It is useful for that text which is guaranteed that it could not be understandable only by listening.

Closed subtitles:

These subtitles are in the control of the user and they can turn on when they need to. Users can turn them off or on easily.

Captions:

These are just similar to subtitles, but they also show non-verbal elements like; “[thundering]” or “[applause],” which help users, especially a deaf user, to understand deeply the concept of content.

We suggest our users use closed subtitles when they are watching any video through the Castle app. It will be more helpful as they are under the control of the user.

How to add subtitles to Castle APK; guidance for users

Learn step-by-step how to add subtitles:

Step 1: Download subtitle file

You need to download a subtitle file of the content you are watching before adding it, as it will be according to all the dialogues in that movie or video.

• Choose the format: Identify the language for subtitles. The most used ones are SRT (SubRip Subtitle) and VTT (Web Video Text Tracks)
• Find subtitles: To download accurate subtitle files, use some websites like Subscene, Open Subtitle, or YIFY Subtitle.
• Search the main title of the show or movie.
• Download the file in your language, and remember that the version should match the video you watch.
• Save the downloaded file.

Step 2: match the version

Make sure the version of the subtitle file is the same as a video file

Step 3: Add the subtitle file to Castle APK

Open castle app> play video> interface > options/ menu> CC/ subtitle> add external subtitles/ load subtitles> enable

Step 4: Adjust the settings

Customize the settings according to your taste; you can easily modify the representation of subtitles.

1. Adjust font size that is easily visible and readable
2. Adjust font color that helps you to read it comfortably; you can use outlines to make it better in vision
3. Set the placement of the subtitle, which may be on the bottom, middle, or top

By following these easy steps, you can add subtitles to your videos in the Castle app

Some Pros and Cons of subtitles

Everything has negative and positive aspects, so subtitles also have some negative points.

Pros

Accessibility: It helps people who have some issues with hearing so that they can easily enjoy the series or video.

Understanding languages: It provides a chance to learn a new foreign language. Users can enjoy the language, and it will be fun for them

Noisy environment: If you are in some noisy area where you have no clear access to hear the audio then it will be the most helpful thing for the users.

Cons

Distraction: Sometimes subtitles cover the space of the screen which creates difficulty in watching. It acts as a barrier for visuals.

Timing concerns: It may cause some timing issues; in cases when there are low internet connections, the video gets paused, subtitles are missed, and they do not work in sequence.

Break understanding: Sometimes, subtitles are poorly translated, so they do not give the same meaning as in the video. The translation conveys wrong meanings.