SubtitleCreator

SubtitleCreator allows you to create new subtitles for your DVD's. It has a Wizard interface, advanced synchronization features, DVD preview, and a simple WYSIWYG editor. With just a few clicks, you can have your own unique DVD. Although simple to use, it is rich in functionality, and is currently the only freeware and open source program that supports reading HD subtitles.

The latest version even has support for Karaoke.

Below is a partial list of all features:

Convert SubRib (.srt) or MicroDVD (.sub) files to IfoEdit (*.sup) files Loads the original color palette, by default selecting white text, a black outline and a silver anti-alias color on a transparent background Automatically determine whether we are dealing with PAL or NTSC You can highlight (Karaoke-like) words inside subtitles using <k>highligh</k> You can now also use italic, bold, or underlined subtitles Preview and position your subtitles (using a screenshot or the movie as your background) Automatically deselects credit lines (with @, or http), cleanup double spaces, etc. Use profiles for default font and subtitle window position settings You can join several subtitle files, e.g. if the original subtitle consists of two parts Synchronize the subtitles using time shifting, frame rate conversion, or by watching the original DVD Synchronize the subtitles using the original subtitle *.sup file Stretch subtitles in horizontal and vertical direction Specify whether you want SC to generate bitmaps of the subtitles for you You can define your own shortcuts in the configuration file, e.g. gives you the music symbol