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I'm using the following command to extract subtitles from a video file, and save it as vtt.

ffmpeg -i video.mkv -map 0:s:0 subs.vtt 2>&1

It's working and outputs the subtitles file. The problem is with RTL (right to left) languages (Hebrew, Arabic etc.) The punctuation are being misplaced.

I will show you an English example of what's happening, for your convenience:

Input text:

Is he alive?
-I don't know.

Output text:

?Is he alive
.I don't know-

If you want the original text in Hebrew, there it is:

Input Text:

הוא חי?
-אני לא יודע.

Output text:

?הוא חי
.אני לא יודע-

As you can see, the punctuation marks at the end are going to the start, and vice versa. How can I avoid this behavior?

HTMHell
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Microsoft DotNet C# prints all punctuation correctly, whether it is Hebrew or Arabic. However, there is a small issue with the line between letters, which native Arabic speakers managed to see.

Elad Stern
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