Now, for the most important part: choosing the right player. Most modern video players support external subtitles, but some offer a far superior experience with extra features like gesture controls and better customization.
Nihal had an idea. He bought a cheap, battery-powered projector from Ravi. Every Friday night, he parked his truck in the center of the shanty town. He hung a white sheet between two coconut trees. And he played Taare Zameen Par —with the Sinhala subtitles.
: Portable versions are often compressed (MKV or MP4) to save space.
If you want a truly portable experience on a USB stick for any Windows computer, is an excellent choice. Available from PortableApps.com, it has all the powerful features of SMPlayer, including configurable subtitles, audio track switching, and video equalizer, but can be run directly from a portable drive without installing anything on the host computer.