Add Arabic subtitles and adjust text encoding and timing in NB Player

Start with a matching subtitle file

Save subtitles that match the video’s version and duration, then open the video and choose a subtitle file from the device. Embedded subtitle tracks are also listed when available. A matching film or episode name does not prove that timing matches every cut of the video.

If Arabic characters become symbols

Text encoding may be the issue, rather than the font alone. Open the external subtitle encoding option and try the encoding that matches the file. UTF-8 is common in newer files, but changing the encoding does not repair text that is already damaged. Keep the original before editing or saving it again.

If text is early or late

Test a clearly spoken sentence, change delay by a small step, and watch the result. If the difference grows, try the other direction. If subtitles align at the start but drift later, the file may be for another video version. A fixed delay cannot correct every difference in duration.

Adjust readability after the text is correct

Once characters and timing are right, adjust subtitle appearance so it is readable over the picture. Choose a size suited to the screen and clear contrast. Subtitle options allow a local font import, but a different font does not change the text or repair incorrect encoding.

Keep a record of useful changes

Keep the original video and subtitle file and note which adjustment helped. Subtitle files belong to the selected video. Do not assume that choosing a file for one item makes it suitable for all other clips in a folder or course.

A quick checklist

1. Choose subtitles for the correct video version.
2. Check encoding when characters are unreadable.
3. Adjust delay gradually on a short sentence.
4. Keep the original before editing a file.