We will assume your target segment is ( convert020023 ). The methods described work for almost any video container (MKV, MP4, AVI) and any subtitle format (SRT, ASS, embedded subtitles). Why a Minimal Install? Many video editors (Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Vegas) require gigabytes of space and complicated setups. A minimal install approach uses command-line tools under 50 MB total, perfect for low-spec PCs, servers, or quick tasks. Tools You’ll Need (Less than 30 MB total) | Tool | Size | Purpose | |------|------|---------| | ffmpeg (static build) | ~25 MB | Convert, trim, burn-in or copy subtitles | | subtitleedit or grep (optional) | <5 MB | Extract/check subtitle timing |
– if your SRT is structured:
awk '/00:02:00/,/00:02:23/' ndra022.eng.srt > segment.srt (Works only if the timestamps appear exactly as written.) Save as trim_subs.bat : ndra022engsub convert020023 min install
This minimally re-encodes the video (only the video filter part), which increases processing time but ensures subtitles are visible in all players. If you only need the subtitle text for the same time range: We will assume your target segment is ( convert020023 )
ffmpeg -ss 00:02:00 -to 00:02:23 -i ndra022.mkv -vf "subtitles=ndra022.eng.srt" -c:a copy output_hardsub.mp4 For embedded subtitles: If you only need the subtitle text for