Subtitle Timing Adjuster

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you have a subtitle, but the timing is just a little off? Here's a simple solution to this conundrum.

This is a simple Python script that adjusts the timing of subtitles in .srt format. It starts by setting a new starting time for the first line of dialogue, then dynamically adjusts all subsequent lines based on their original timing intervals.

Features

• Precisely adjusts subtitle timings.
• Supports dynamic input and output file paths.
• Easy customization for different initial timings.

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Requirements

• Python 3.x installed on your system.
• A valid .srt subtitle file encoded in latin-1.

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How to Use

1. Ensure that the subtitle file you want to adjust is accessible.
2. Run the script in a terminal or Python IDE:

   python adjust_subtitles.py

3. Provide the following inputs when prompted:
   • The path to the input .srt file.
   • The path to save the adjusted .srt file.
4. The script will process the subtitle timings and save the adjusted file to the specified output path.

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Customization

• To set a different starting time for the first subtitle, modify the value of initial_start in the script.
  • Example: Replace "00:00:17,000" with your desired starting time.

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Example

Input:

• Original subtitle starts at 00:01:03,285
• Desired starting time: 00:00:17,000

Output:

• Adjusted subtitle starts at 00:00:17,000, with all subsequent lines shifted dynamically to match the original intervals.

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Notes

• Ensure your input .srt file uses the latin-1 encoding. You can convert files using a text editor if necessary.
• The script is designed for flexibility and can be modified further to accommodate specific use cases.