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I got a pretty humorous AIM message from someone the other day concerning no subtitle file in their MKV. So I will explain this really quickly.

Some fansubbers feel the need to use MKV but also hardsub their work (I'm assuming to avoid people from stealing their subs? But why not just release mp4's?). This is all well and good in that you dont have to rip subtitles! Bad news is you have to be sure that the subtitles will fit properly on your screen assuming your using a TV.

You can check if a mkv is hardsubbed quickly by seeing if you can turn the subtitles on and off in your player like Windows Media Player Classic if you cant its hardsubbed.

Generally you can eye it easily on the video itself. If the subtitles seem to be a few enter spaces (think notepad) above the videos boarder you should be fine.