Built for ARD Mediathek
Open videos on ardmediathek.de and use Dual Subtitles when an ARD video includes a German subtitle track.
ARD Mediathek support
Watch ARD Mediathek with German and English subtitles
Use Dual Subtitles on ardmediathek.de to translate available German captions into English and other languages while keeping the original German subtitle visible.
Direct answer
Yes, this extension supports ARD Mediathek subtitles.
Dual Subtitles for ARD & ZDF is designed to work with ARD Mediathek at https://www.ardmediathek.de/. It reads the German subtitle track from supported ARD Mediathek videos and displays a translated subtitle line with the original German line.
Use it to watch ARD Mediathek with English subtitles, follow German news and documentaries more easily, or turn public-broadcast video into bilingual listening and vocabulary practice.
ARD subtitle support
A focused bilingual subtitle layer for ARD Mediathek
German plus translation
Keep the original German line visible while a translated line appears with it, so you can listen, read, and understand at the same time.
Useful for language learning
Turn documentaries, news, culture, shows, and public-broadcast content into practical German listening practice.
Many target languages
Translate German subtitles into English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Arabic, and 19 more languages.
Word translation on hover
Hover over individual words in the German subtitle to see an instant translation.
Custom subtitle display
Adjust the style and position of the original German and translated subtitle lines independently.
How it works
From ARD video to bilingual subtitles in three steps
1
Install Dual Subtitles
Add the extension to Chrome or another Chromium-compatible browser from the Chrome Web Store.
2
Open ARD Mediathek
Go to ardmediathek.de, choose a video, and make sure the video offers German captions or subtitles.
3
Watch with bilingual subtitles
Choose your translation language and watch with the German subtitle and translated subtitle shown together.
Real viewing context
Keep ARD German captions in view while translation helps you follow the scene.
The extension overlays translated subtitles in sync with the original subtitle timing, so ARD Mediathek can be easier to follow without replacing the German you are trying to learn.
FAQ
ARD Mediathek subtitle questions
Does Dual Subtitles support ARD Mediathek?+
Yes. Dual Subtitles supports ARD Mediathek on ardmediathek.de when the selected video provides a German subtitle track.
Can I watch ARD Mediathek with English subtitles?+
Yes. The extension can show translated English subtitles together with the original German subtitles for supported ARD Mediathek videos.
Does every ARD Mediathek video work?+
No. The extension depends on the subtitle track provided by the video. If a video does not offer German subtitles, Dual Subtitles has no subtitle source to translate.
Is this an official ARD product?+
No. Dual Subtitles for ARD & ZDF is an independent Chrome extension and is not affiliated with ARD.
Can I translate individual words in ARD subtitles?+
Yes. Hover over a word in the German subtitle to see an instant translation.
Can I change how ARD bilingual subtitles look?+
Yes. You can customize the style and position of the original German and translated subtitles independently.
Watch ARD Mediathek with more context.
Install Dual Subtitles, open an ARD Mediathek video with German subtitles, and follow the original German with a translated line.
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