Embed subtitles at the same time when merging video and audio #11262

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opened 2026-02-21 06:06:58 -05:00 by deekerman · 1 comment
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Originally created by @ghost on GitHub (Jul 23, 2017).

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When video and audio has to be merged and --embed-subs is used, the subtitles should be also muxed at the same time as the video and audio, that would be much faster.

Originally created by @ghost on GitHub (Jul 23, 2017). ## Please follow the guide below - You will be asked some questions and requested to provide some information, please read them **carefully** and answer honestly - Put an `x` into all the boxes [ ] relevant to your *issue* (like that [x]) - Use *Preview* tab to see how your issue will actually look like --- ### Make sure you are using the *latest* version: run `youtube-dl --version` and ensure your version is *2017.07.23*. If it's not read [this FAQ entry](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl/blob/master/README.md#how-do-i-update-youtube-dl) and update. Issues with outdated version will be rejected. - [x] I've **verified** and **I assure** that I'm running youtube-dl **2017.07.23** ### Before submitting an *issue* make sure you have: - [x] At least skimmed through [README](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl/blob/master/README.md) and **most notably** [FAQ](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl#faq) and [BUGS](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl#bugs) sections - [x] [Searched](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl/search?type=Issues) the bugtracker for similar issues including closed ones ### What is the purpose of your *issue*? - [ ] Bug report (encountered problems with youtube-dl) - [ ] Site support request (request for adding support for a new site) - [x] Feature request (request for a new functionality) - [ ] Question - [ ] Other --- ### Description of your *issue*, suggested solution and other information When video and audio has to be merged and `--embed-subs` is used, the subtitles should be also muxed at the same time as the video and audio, that would be much faster.
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@yan12125 commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2017):

Partial duplicate of #8476. The major difficulty is how to create a command that does multiple jobs at a time and compatible with recent avconv/ffmpeg versions. If you have a good idea, feel free to post there.

@yan12125 commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2017): Partial duplicate of #8476. The major difficulty is how to create a command that does multiple jobs at a time and compatible with recent avconv/ffmpeg versions. If you have a good idea, feel free to post there.
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