Subloader is a Windows application for finding and downloading subtitles for movies and TV shows.
It provides both a GUI (WPF) and a CLI tool that can batch-process entire directories of video files.
It uses the OpenSubtitles API for searching and downloading subtitles with smart hash-based matching
and filename similarity sorting.
Publisher’s description
What is Subloader?
Subloader is an open-source video editor program for Windows from Valyreon. It ranks 42nd by popularity among video editors in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Valyreon/Subloader) has 149 stars. Similar programs include Shotcut, OpenShot Video Editor and Subtitle Edit.
Project description on GitHub: “Subloader is a subtitle downloader that enables you to quickly find and download subtitles for your video files.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Subloader is an open-source video editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Subloader safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7EF33D4958FF6B7A8F331F668D58B976D5ECE408F8BF52102F6FEAC1289CC8C9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.3Latest | March 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Valyreon.Subloader -eSubloaderV163Installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Valyreon
- Category
- Video editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Valyreon/Subloader
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.6.3
- Released
- March 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 149
- GitHub forks
- 7
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Valyreon.Subloader
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Frequently asked questions
Is Subloader free?
Yes. Subloader is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Subloader safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Subloader with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Subloader be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Subloader run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Subloader without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Subloader?
Shotcut, OpenShot Video Editor, Subtitle Edit, Aegisub and LAV Filters. The alternatives page compares them.