How to Rip DVDs with Subtitle Files Individually Precisely

Ripping DVDs with subtitles means extracting your favorite movies while keeping the captions intact. Whether you need subtitles to understand a foreign language, catch every line of dialogue, or assist with language learning, having subtitles makes a huge difference in your viewing experience.

In this guide, we'll explore the best ways to rip DVDs with subtitles. Whether you want to keep the original built-in subtitles, rip only forced subtitles (for foreign parts), or even add external subtitle files, we’ve got you covered. Let’s get started!

Part 1. How to Rip DVD with Subtitles Using HandBrake

HandBrake is a popular open-source DVD-ripping software. It can help you to copy homemade DVDs in a few clicks. Moreover, it can rip the DVD with subtitles on Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems. Besides, the software can also convert movie discs into digital videos for playing on various devices. And it includes presets for resolution and quality.

Follow the steps to rip a DVD with subtitles using HandBrake:

Step 1Download HandBrake on your desktop. Open the program and insert the target DVD into your computer's drive.

Step 2Click the Source button in HandBrake and select the DVD as the source.

Step 3Choose the desired output format for your ripped video.

Step 4Switch to the Subtitles tab, and select the subtitle track you want to keep. Here you can select desired subtitle track or import external subtitle.

Step 5Finally, click Start Encode in the top menu bar to start ripping.

Note: HandBrake only supports ripping your homemade DVDs instead of encrypted DVDs.

Part 2. How to Rip DVDs with Subtitle Files

Whether you are watching a foreign film or just prefer having captions on, keeping subtitles intact during the ripping process is essential. AVAide DVD Ripper makes this incredibly simple.

The software automatically detects all available subtitle tracks on your DVD, including different languages and forced subtitles (which only show up when a foreign language is spoken). Then, you can rip or export the subtitles from your DVD as individual files. When ripping your DVD to popular formats like MP4 or MKV, AVAide gives you full control over how you want to handle these subtitles:

Follow the steps below to rip your DVD with specific subtitle files:

Step 1Load a DVD

Download and install the DVD ripper on your computer. Run the software and go to the main interface. If you insert a disc into your computer's DVD drive first, the software will automatically load the DVD disc. Or you can go to the Load DVD menu and click Load DVD ISO or Folder.

Step 2Choose Your Desired DVD Subtitles

Your DVD is loaded now. Click the Subtitles dropdown button (it shows Subtitle Disabled by default) and select Export subtitle file. Then, you can select a desired language. What subtitle files you can see is determined by what the DVD has.

Step 3Rip DVD with Subtitles

Click the Save to dropdown list to select a desired output folder for your upcoming subtitle files and ripped videos. Finally, click the Rip All button to rip your DVD with subtitle files.

Part 3. How to Rip DVDs with External Subtitles

Sometimes, you may want to change the subtitle within the DVD. AVAide DVD Ripper can also help you copy the DVD with your desired subtitle. You can first prepare an external subtitle file in .srt, .ssa, .ass, .cdg, .sub, .sup, or .idx, etc., extension. Then rip it using AVAide DVD Ripper. If you want to add subtitle in another language, it is the best software to rip DVDs with English subtitles.

Follow the simple steps to add external subtitle for DVD:

Step 1Prepare an SRT file

Download the subtitle file in SRT, SUB, IDX, etc., format from a reliable source or create your own.

Step 2Import a DVD file

Download the DVD ripper on your desktop. Open the software and access the main interface. Then, click the Load DVD menu and select the Load DVD ISO or Folder option.

Step 3Set the output format

Now, select Main Title or Full Title List and click OK. Then, set the format from the list next to Rip All to.

Step 4Add the external subtitle

Pull down the Subtitles list. Then, select Keep subtitle track(s) or Embed subtitle, and then Add subtitle to import your local subtitle file.

• Keep subtitle track(s): The subtitle tracks will be added to the ripped video files.
• Embed subtitle: The subtitles will be embedded into the ripped video.

Step 5Rip the DVD

Finally, click the Rip All button to rip DVD with external subtitles. You'll be able to watch your DVD movies anywhere with your own subtitles.

Part 4. FAQs of Ripping DVDs with Subtitles

Can I rip DVDs with multiple subtitle tracks?

Yes, both HandBrake and AVAide DVD Ripper support multiple subtitle tracks. You can select the desired tracks during the ripping process. Besides, AVAide DVD software can rip DVDs with multiple audio tracks and subtitles simultaneously.

Can I legally rip a DVD that I own?

It depends on whether the DVD contain copy-protected content. Understanding the copyright laws before ripping DVDs for personal use is essential. Besides, you had better learn about different types of DVD discs before ripping.

Can VLC rip DVD with subtitles?

Yes. VLC supports ripping DVDs with one subtitle track. But VLC cannot rip DVDs with multiple subtitles simultaneously.

By Bryan Simmonds on Jul 17, 2026