VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby darck » 23 Nov 2018 21:15

I think it could use cast SDK for volume control at least. Except if it's about the license or code portability.

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby fkuehne » 29 Nov 2018 10:54

Sorry, but it is BOTH about license and code portability. The SDK is closed source (so that's a NONO for VLC) and available to mobile platforms only, while we want to support all desktop operating systems.
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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby CZRPDRR » 30 Nov 2018 23:30

You have the option of simply casting the entire desktop where you can put VLC on full screen. It also works on mobiles.

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby Puchacamilo » 01 Dec 2018 06:55

Hey guys I'm here because the same! lol
In the meantime you can use other apps like Plex and plex media server, they support a lot of formats and subtitles too and works on chromecast

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby tgondim » 03 Dec 2018 19:43

I was also very frustrated with that situation of not being able to render the subtitles at my Chromecast using VLC. The workaround to it was to install the Video Stream for Google Chromecast. It is a Chrome extension that you may find at the Chrom Apps tab (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... gl/related)

Enjoy it. Cheers!

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby Thomx » 17 Dec 2018 07:49

Hi!
I also would love to have subtitles while casting on Chromecast (in Ubuntu).
Still, seeing the effort that is being made and not to mention the replies on this forum (great customer support... or at least customer confort - which is not a small thing), I just wanted to say "thank you" for this great program.
Keep it going!
Tom

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby unidan » 17 Dec 2018 16:36

Hi!
I also would love to have subtitles while casting on Chromecast (in Ubuntu).
Still, seeing the effort that is being made and not to mention the replies on this forum (great customer support... or at least customer confort - which is not a small thing), I just wanted to say "thank you" for this great program.
Keep it going!
Tom
Don't forget it's not really a customer support but more a community and consumer support. ;)

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby kevinr1 » 28 Dec 2018 23:21

Sorry, but it is BOTH about license and code portability. The SDK is closed source (so that's a NONO for VLC) and available to mobile platforms only, while we want to support all desktop operating systems.

What is the current status of adding Subtitle support to VLC?
To which version has this functionality pushed?

Is there something the community can do to help?
And is there a progress page?

Thanks.

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby Chrisbr » 29 Dec 2018 01:44

+1 in Québec ! Thanks for the good work!

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby mikeagrvnte » 09 Jan 2019 05:52

For Android phone users, I tried screen-mirroring feature, then used my VLC player and subtitles showed up. I didn’t cast VLV directly, as it doesn’t cast the subtitles. Not sure if it will work on computers, but I’m sure it doesn’t work on my iPhone.

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby lashram » 16 Jan 2019 12:02

+1 on this feature Really should be able to have VLC cast with subtitles ty I love vlc but have been waiting for this feature for a couple years now

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby unidan » 17 Jan 2019 10:33

Hi, subtitles are coming and might be available in the next version of VLC :)

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby truntz » 22 Jan 2019 22:14

Hi, subtitles are coming and might be available in the next version of VLC :)
Cool! when would it be :) ?

Thanks!

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby Gew » 22 Jan 2019 23:23

Any progress on this?

Also, in case any developers reads this, is there _any_ container / subtitle format that is currently supported by Android VLC? I read in official Chromecast specs that WebVTT as well as TTML is supported, with the little footnote "Your subtitle resources must implement CORS" which I honestly don't understand completely. Anyways, I tried muxing an output.mp4 with MPEG-4 AVC for video, AAC for audio, and for WebVTT subtitle (tried both ffmpeg and mp4box for muxing), but VLC won't show subs when casting my output. Also tried muxing output.mkv using ffmpeg, same video/audio and a WebVTT stream for subs, to no avail. When trying to cast in Android VLC, the A/V itself plays fine, but the subtitles are no where to be seen.

So, therefor I just thought I'd ask, am I missing out on some muxing solution that is working TODAY, or is hardcoding or casting the entire phone/tablet screen to television the only option today?

If that is the case, I really look forward on seeing VLC 3.1! ;)

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby unidan » 23 Jan 2019 12:06

@gew: android VLC support almost all subtitle format / container format used nowadays. The main left issues are that Chromecast support only a few of these, and ask for the complete subtitle file to be sent from the beginning of the cast. The current branch containing chromecast subtitles work is already using CORS and try different methods to achieve that.

> So, therefor I just thought I'd ask, am I missing out on some muxing solution that is working TODAY, or is hardcoding or casting the entire phone/tablet screen to television the only option today?

The issue is not muxing. The subtitles must be served on another connexion. But we might have good solutions for this. ;)

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby bogdanch » 23 Jan 2019 15:37

The current branch containing chromecast subtitles work is already using CORS and try different methods to achieve that.
Does this mean that chromecast subtitles are available in the latest nightlies.videolan.org ? :shock:
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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby unidan » 23 Jan 2019 15:42

No, it's in the working branch of one of the developers ;)

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby bogdanch » 23 Jan 2019 15:45

No, it's in the working branch of one of the developers ;)
I understand, will the chromecast subtitle feature also be available on vlc for windows?

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby unidan » 23 Jan 2019 15:46

I understand, will the chromecast subtitle feature also be available on vlc for windows?
Of course it will, every supported platform.

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby metmeks66 » 06 Feb 2019 17:21

Hello Unidan/devolper,
Can you please give an idea how long it approximately will take that you have developed a new release with no subtitle problems anymore?
Thanks!!

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby fkuehne » 07 Feb 2019 09:47

This will happen this year, but we don't have a release date as of yet. We will update this thread as soon as the update is out.
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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby metmeks66 » 09 Feb 2019 14:57

The sooner the better!

Thanks for your reply and hard work!!

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby Fleed » 10 Mar 2019 22:30

Hi all, just updating this thread as it's been 1 month since the last update.
Very much looking forward to getting this feature. Thanks for all the hard work.
Please let us know as soon as there is a version available with this feature, keen to try it out!

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby Jchusted » 12 Mar 2019 20:35

Hi

Any status on the update?

Love VLC, but can't use it without subtitles to chromecast.

Best regards
Jens Christian

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Re: VLC 3 + Chromecast with subtitles

Postby dante39 » 20 Mar 2019 02:05

Hi Guys,

Very great job for casting using vlc, i've just discovered this feature few weeks ago.
I hope subtitle casting feature will be avaible soon. :)

Great job and thank you guys.


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