SuVi Player is a free and open-source video player for Windows, meticulously crafted to supercharge your language learning and provide an unparalleled subtitle-focused viewing experience. It goes far beyond basic playback, offering a suite of powerful, interactive tools.

While SuVi Player excels at facilitating pronunciation practice through techniques like shadowing, it's also a versatile media player designed for anyone who wants to engage deeply with subtitles. Whether you're a language learner, a movie enthusiast, or someone who relies on subtitles for accessibility, SuVi Player offers a unique and feature-rich experience.

Subtitle Powerhouse:

• Interactive Subtitle Panel:
  • Displays current subtitle in a dedicated, resizable panel.
  • Supports multi-line subtitles and text selection.
  • Right-click context menu:
    • Copy: Copy selected text.
    • Save to My List: Add words/phrases to your vocabulary list.
    • Customize: Manage custom dictionary/lookup links.
    • Instant Dictionary Lookups: Click to search selected words in online dictionaries (Google Translate, Youglish, and more – fully customizable!).
• My List (Vocabulary Builder):
  • Save words/phrases directly from subtitles.
  • Review saved words, grouped by date, in a dedicated "My List" window.
  • Copy all, today's, or selected words to the clipboard.
  • Clear your list with ease.
• Customizable Dictionary Links:
  • Add, edit, delete, and reorder your own lookup links (dictionaries, search engines, etc.).
  • Use the {word} placeholder for dynamic lookups.
  • Default links included; reset option available.
• Embedded Subtitle Extraction:
  • Automatically extracts subtitles from video files (if no external .srt is found).
  • Uses FFmpeg (with an automatic download prompt if needed).
  • Subtitle track selection for videos with multiple subtitle streams.
  • Option to save extracted subtitles as .srt files.
• Non-SRT Subtitle Support(Experimental): Add and convert Non-SRT Subtitle.
• Add Subtitles to Playing Video: Load .srt files on-the-fly.
• Subtitle Cleaning: Automatically cleans up subtitles.
• Precise Subtitle Synchronization: Fine-tuned timing and navigation.

Playback & Learning Tools:

• A-B Loop: Define a specific video segment for focused, repeated playback. Great for mastering difficult sections.
• Repeat After Me: Automatically pause playback after each subtitle, providing time for repetition and practice. The pause duration is intelligently calculated.
• Adjustable Playback Speed: Control playback speed from 0.25x to 2.0x.
• Audio Track Selection: Choose from available audio tracks in videos with multiple streams.
• Negative Time Display: Toggle the total time display to show remaining time.
• Hide Cursor: Hides Cursor During playback.

General Features:

• Intuitive Interface: Clean, user-friendly design with a MenuStrip and context menus.
• Extensive Keyboard Shortcuts: Control playback, subtitles, and more with customizable shortcuts (documented in a dedicated window).
• New Shortcuts T key to show/hide subtitle panel, R key to toggle Repeat After Me.
• Drag-and-Drop Support: Open video and .srt files by dragging them onto the application.
• Automatic Update Checker: Checks for new releases on GitHub (at startup and manually).
• Dark Mode Support: A visually comfortable dark theme.
• Open Source: Freely available and modifiable under [GPL-3.0 license].

Supported Formats:

SuVi Player leverages the power of LibVLCSharp and FFmpeg, providing broad support for a wide range of video and subtitle formats, including (but not limited to):

• Video: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, WEBM
• Subtitles: SRT, VTT, ASS, SSA, SUB
• Audio: Multiple audio tracks

💡 Ideal for:

• Language learners of all levels.
• Practicing pronunciation and shadowing.
• Building vocabulary.
• Studying transcripts and dialogue.
• Anyone who relies on subtitles for accessibility.
• Movie and TV show enthusiasts who want a powerful subtitle experience.

Built With:

• C#
• .NET
• LibVLCSharp
• FFmpeg
• SQLite

Getting Started:

1. Download: Grab the latest release from the Releases page.
2. Install: Follow the installation instructions (if any – it might be a portable application).
3. Launch: Start SuVi Player and open a video file.
4. Explore: Discover the features and customize the settings to your liking!

License:

This project is licensed under the [GPL-3.0 license] - see the LICENSE file for details.

Arabic demo video: https://youtu.be/KQnnF23SJYU

SuVi Player v1.0.0.0 Screenshot: