https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=504129
Bug ID: 504129
Summary: Subject: Incorrect Text Rendering for Hindi/Devanagari
Subtitles in Kdenlive (Character Reordering Issue)
Classification: Applications
Product: kdenlive
Version: 25.04.1
Platform: Microsoft Windows
OS: Microsoft Windows
Status: REPORTED
Severity: critical
Priority: NOR
Component: Title Clips & Subtitles
Assignee: j...@kdenlive.org
Reporter: viker41...@daupload.com
Target Milestone: ---
Created attachment 181231
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=181231&action=edit
This is the .srt file which imported as a subtitle in Kdenlive, but not visible
correctly in Project Monitor.
Description:
When using Hindi (Devanagari script) subtitles in Kdenlive, certain words are
rendered with incorrect character order, despite selecting a
Devanagari-compatible font and writing system. For example:
Correct Word: जिसने → Rendered as जसिने
Correct Word: कोशिश → Rendered as कोशशि
The same .srt file works perfectly in other video editors like Shotcut, DaVinci
Resolve, and Premiere Pro, indicating the issue is specific to Kdenlive’s
subtitle rendering engine.
Steps to Reproduce:
Create an .srt file with Hindi text (UTF-8 encoding).
In Kdenlive, import the subtitle and open the Subtitle Style Editor.
Select a Devanagari font (e.g., Aparajita, Baloo, Hind, Kokila, Mangal, Nirmala
UI, Sanskrit Text, Utsaah, etc .) and set Writing System to "Devanagari".
Observe incorrect character order in the preview/timeline.
Expected Result:
Text should render correctly, matching the original .srt file.
Actual Result:
Characters are reordered incorrectly, breaking word formation.
Environment:
Kdenlive Version: [Version 25.04.1]
Operating System: [Windows 11 Pro Version 24H2]
Fonts Tested: [Aparajita, Baloo, Hind, Kokila, Mangal, Nirmala UI, Sanskrit
Text, Utsaah, etc .]
Qt Status: [Qt: Using 6.8.3 and built against 6.8.3]
KDE Frameworks Status: [6.13.0]
MLT Status: [7.32.0]
Additional Notes:
The issue persists even after reinstalling Kdenlive.
Workarounds like using pre-rendered subtitles (images) temporarily fix the
problem but are not ideal.
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