Built for ZDF videos
Open supported videos on zdf.de and use Dual Subtitles when the video includes a German subtitle track.
ZDF support
Watch ZDF Mediathek with German and English subtitles
Use Dual Subtitles on zdf.de to translate available German captions into English and other languages while keeping the original German subtitle visible.
Direct answer
Yes, this extension supports ZDF subtitles.
Dual Subtitles for ARD & ZDF is designed to work with ZDF videos at https://www.zdf.de/. It reads the German subtitle track from supported ZDF videos and displays a translated subtitle line with the original German line.
Use it to watch ZDF with English subtitles, follow German reports and documentaries more easily, or turn public-broadcast video into bilingual listening and vocabulary practice.
ZDF subtitle support
A focused bilingual subtitle layer for ZDF videos
German plus translation
Read the original German subtitle and a translated line together, so the translation supports the German instead of replacing it.
Good for real German media
Use ZDF shows, documentaries, reports, and culture programming as listening practice with sentence-level subtitle help.
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 ZDF 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 a ZDF video
Go to zdf.de, choose a supported video, and make sure the video offers German captions or subtitles.
3
Watch with bilingual subtitles
Choose your translation language and watch with German subtitles and translated subtitles shown together.
Real viewing context
Keep ZDF German captions in view while translation helps you follow the scene.
The extension overlays translated subtitles in sync with the original subtitle timing, so ZDF videos can be easier to follow without losing contact with the German you are learning.
FAQ
ZDF subtitle questions
Does Dual Subtitles support ZDF?+
Yes. Dual Subtitles supports ZDF videos on zdf.de when the selected video provides a German subtitle track.
Can I watch ZDF with English subtitles?+
Yes. The extension can show translated English subtitles together with the original German subtitles for supported ZDF videos.
Does every ZDF 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 ZDF product?+
No. Dual Subtitles for ARD & ZDF is an independent Chrome extension and is not affiliated with ZDF.
Can I translate individual words in ZDF subtitles?+
Yes. Hover over a word in the German subtitle to see an instant translation.
Can I change how ZDF bilingual subtitles look?+
Yes. You can customize the style and position of the original German and translated subtitles independently.
Watch ZDF with more context.
Install Dual Subtitles, open a supported ZDF video with German subtitles, and follow the original German with a translated line.
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