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Make Empty Translation

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Make Empty Translation

Create an empty translation from the current subtitle.

  • Menu: Tools → Make new empty translation from current subtitle
  • Shortcut: Configurable

What It Does

This command prepares the current subtitle for translation mode:

  • Copies the current subtitle text into the Original text column.
  • Clears the editable Text column.
  • Shows the original text column in the subtitle grid.
  • Clears the current file name so the translation can be saved as a new subtitle file.

Timing, line order, and formatting metadata are preserved.

How to Use

  1. Open the source subtitle.
  2. Select Tools → Make new empty translation from current subtitle.
  3. Translate each line in the empty text column.
  4. Save the result as a new subtitle file.