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# [Why VLC Can't Remove Hardcoded Subtitles, and What Actually Does](https://apimodels.hashnode.dev/why-vlc-can-t-remove-hardcoded-subtitles-and-what-actually-does?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Soft vs burned-in subtitles, the ffmpeg commands for remuxing, cropping and blurring, and when AI subtitle removal is worth several minutes per clip.

Nov 2 · 7 min read · apimodels.hashnode.dev  
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