Watch ARD Mediathek with English subtitles
Show German and English subtitles together on supported ARD Mediathek videos, with 26 other translation languages available.
BILINGUAL SUBTITLES FOR GERMAN TV
Watch German TV withbilingual subtitles.
Watch ARD, ZDF, KIKA, and Tagesschau with German and translated subtitles together—so every episode becomes effortless listening practice.
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Learn in contextReal German, real stories
German TV · Dual Subtitles active
DE→ENBoth at once
Your favorite German channels, now easier to follow
27TRANSLATION LANGUAGES
Understand German TV in your language.
Keep the original German subtitle on screen and follow the translation alongside it in real time.
English
Spanish
French
Japanese
Korean
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Arabic
Turkish
Russian
Vietnamese
Thai
Portuguese (Brazil)
Hindi
Italian
Indonesian
Persian
Polish
Dutch
Ukrainian
Romanian
Malay
Filipino
Bengali
Urdu
Hebrew
Azerbaijani
MADE FOR REAL-LIFE LEARNING
German TV subtitles for watching and learning.
No textbook dialogue. No stopping every ten seconds. Follow authentic news, stories, and shows with just enough support to stay in the moment.
Translate ZDF subtitles in real time
Add translated subtitles to supported ZDF videos while keeping the original German captions visible.
Learn German with authentic TV
Turn German news, documentaries, children’s programs, and shows into listening and vocabulary practice.
Use dual subtitles in Chrome
Install the Chrome extension, choose your language, and customize how both subtitle lines look and where they appear.
Bilingual subtitle tools built for German learners.
A gentle bridge between understanding nothing and understanding naturally.
See German and translated subtitles together
Follow the original German line and your translated line side by side while the video plays.
Translate words on hover
Hover over any German subtitle word to see an instant translation.
Improve comprehension naturally
Build listening skill, vocabulary, and overall understanding through real German video content.
Fast, lightweight, and easy to use
Install quickly, pick your language, and start watching with a simpler, smoother subtitle experience.
From install to immersion in 3 steps.
01
Install the Extension
Install Dual Subtitles from the Chrome Web Store in one click.
02
Open a Supported Video
Play a video on ARD, ZDF, KIKA, or Tagesschau with an available German subtitle track.
03
Choose your language and watch
Pick your target language and start watching with bilingual subtitles immediately.
A plan for every learning rhythm.
Paid plans include unlimited real-time subtitle translation. The free plan gives you the same experience with usage limits.
Free Trial
Experience bilingual subtitles with real-time translation on a limited allowance. Upgrade when you need more.
Monthly Plan
Unlimited real-time subtitle translation while your subscription is active. Flexible month-to-month billing.
BEST FOR LEARNERS
Yearly Plan
Unlimited real-time subtitle translation for the full year. Best for daily viewing and long-term learning.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions before your first episode?
Everything you need to start watching German media with a little more confidence.
Can I show German subtitles and English subtitles at the same time?+
Yes. Dual Subtitles shows the original German subtitle line together with a translated subtitle line, including English and many other languages.
Which German TV platforms are supported?+
The extension supports ARD Mediathek, ZDF, KIKA, Tagesschau when a video has an available German subtitle track.
Does this work as a Chrome extension?+
Yes. Dual Subtitles for ARD & ZDF installs from the Chrome Web Store and works in Chrome or Chromium-compatible browsers.
Is it useful for learning German?+
Yes. It is built for German learners who want listening practice, vocabulary support, and better comprehension while watching real German media.
What translation languages are available?+
Supported languages include English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Portuguese (Brazil), Hindi, Italian, Indonesian, Persian, Polish, Dutch, Ukrainian, Romanian, Malay, Filipino, Bengali, Urdu, Hebrew, Azerbaijani.
Can I customize the subtitle style and position?+
Yes. You can customize the appearance and position of both the original German subtitles and the translated subtitles independently.
Your next German breakthrough might be one episode away.
Start with the shows you already want to watch. We’ll bring the subtitles.
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