Add Subtitles to Video
Add timed captions to a video and export a captioned copy.
No signup · Local processing · Free download
Generate English captions from speech, paste your transcript, or import SRT / VTT. You can edit every caption and timestamp before export.
For recordings up to 5 minutes. First use downloads a speech model; recognition can take several minutes. Your recording stays on your device. This replaces the current captions. Review the result for errors. Pasted transcripts and subtitle imports work immediately, in any language.
MP4 export burns captions into the video. Processing stays on your device and takes longer for large videos. Requires browser video encoding support.
How to use the add subtitles to video
- Choose a video, then generate English speech captions or enter or import timed text.
- Edit the caption text and timing.
- Export the video with captions and download the MP4.
Generate English speech captions for clips up to five minutes, or enter or import timed captions. Review the words and timing, then burn them into the video. Automatic captions need an initial model download; all processing stays on your device.
No account or email is required. Your input stays on your device. Save your result before you close the page.
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Add Subtitles to Video: questions and answers
Can viewers turn these subtitles off?
No. This tool burns the text into the video picture. For captions that viewers can turn on or off, use the subtitle generator to download a separate SRT or VTT file.
How do I use the add subtitles to video?
Generate English speech captions for clips up to five minutes, or enter or import timed captions. Review the words and timing, then burn them into the video. Automatic captions need an initial model download; all processing stays on your device.
Is this tool free to use without signing up?
Yes. Open the tool and use it without an account, payment, or email address. Downloads are available directly from the tool.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
The tool processes your files and inputs on your device. Media processing libraries may download on first use, but your source files are not sent to a conversion server.
Does it work on a phone?
The controls fit mobile screens. Video exports need available memory and can take longer on phones. For large files, use a desktop browser and keep the tab open until export finishes.
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