ffmpeg -ss 01:58:56 -i midv912engsub.mkv -c:v libx264 -c:a aac -vf "subtitles=midv912engsub.mkv:si=0" output_final.mp4

ffmpeg -i midv912engsub.mkv -c copy -c:s mov_text output_softsub.mp4 For MKV to MKV with subtitles intact:

ffmpeg -itsoffset -2.5 -i midv912engsub.srt -c copy shifted.srt (Shifts subs 2.5 seconds earlier – adjust sign as needed.)

ffmpeg -i midv912engsub.mkv -c:v libx264 -c:a aac -c:s mov_text output.mp4 If subtitles are image‑based (PGS), burn them in or use MKV as container.

ffmpeg -i midv912engsub.mkv -vf "subtitles=midv912engsub.mkv:si=0" -c:a copy output_hardsub.mp4 Preserve subtitles as selectable track (MP4/MKV):