Using multiple character voices
Open a supported video, choose a subtitle track, then open Settings and select Character Voices. Turn off universal-only voice mode, then assign an installed Windows voice to each detected character name.
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Get the best results from spoken subtitles.
Use this guide to set up character voices, add more Windows voices, and choose video files that work well with the app.
How name assignment works
Character voices require subtitle files that identify who is speaking. ASS and SSA subtitles often include a speaker name field, and some SRT files use lines like “Character: dialogue.” If the app cannot find names, it automatically uses one universal voice.
Adding Microsoft TTS and natural voices
Open Windows Settings, go to Time & language, then Speech, and add voices for the languages you want. Some natural voices are installed through Windows accessibility or narrator voice options. Restart Anime Subtitle Reader after adding voices so the new list appears.
Supported video files
The app can open `.mkv`, `.mp4`, `.avi`, `.webm`, and `.mov` files. MKV files with embedded text subtitles are recommended, especially for character voice mode.
Supported subtitle types
Embedded ASS, SSA, and SRT-style text subtitles work best. Image-based subtitles may display in a video player but cannot be reliably read aloud because they are pictures instead of text.
How to know if a video is supported
If the file opens and the subtitle selector shows a text subtitle track, it is a good candidate. If no subtitle track appears, try another file version that includes text subtitles or use an MKV release with embedded subtitle tracks.