To view subtitles on downloaded TED content, we recommend using VLC media player, which is free and available for download. First, download VLC from https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html.
To download a video from ted.com:
- Click “Share” on the upper right hand corner of the video you’d like to download.
- Click “Download” in the Tools section of the pop up screen.
- The pop up screen will display a list of the available languages contained in the download file.
- Click “Download video”
- Video will download in MP4 format at medium resolution (480p) with all available languages embedded in the file.
To view the video with subtitles:
- Open the TED video in VLC.
- Click on “Subtitles” in the VLC menu bar.
- Hover over “Subtitle Track” in the menu
- Select the language or subtitle options that you want to use.
LEARN MORE:
- Subtitled download file support varies across different applications.
- VLC is supported in Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and Windows.
- For more information on compatible applications, please see the table below:
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MAC |
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MAC - iTunes |
Yes |
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MAC - Podcast |
Yes |
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MAC - Quicktime |
Yes |
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MAC - Powerpoint |
Yes |
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MAC - VLC |
Yes |
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MAC - Slack |
No |
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Linux |
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Linux - VLC |
Yes |
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Linux - gpodder |
No |
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iOS |
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iOS - Default |
Yes |
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iOS - Powerpoint |
Yes |
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iOS - Podcast |
Yes |
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iOS - VLC |
Yes |
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iOS - Facebook messenger |
No |
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iOS - Whatsapp |
Yes |
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iOS - Telegram |
No |
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iOS - Messages |
Yes |
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iOS - Slack |
Yes |
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iOS - Signal |
Yes |
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Android |
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Android - Default |
Yes |
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Android - VLC |
Yes |
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Android - Castbox |
N/A |
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Android - Podbean |
N/A |
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Android - Facebook Messenger |
No |
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Android - Whatsapp |
Yes |
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Android - Telegram |
No |
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Android - Messages equivalent |
Yes |
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Windows |
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Windows Media Player |
No |
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Windows - VLC |
Yes |
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Windows - Powerpoint |
No |