Free Subtitle Editor & Generator

Generate Subtitles or captions online for free, or Download Pro version for Mac and Windows enables everyone to create subtitles, add subtitles to videos and movies permanently, and generate subtitles from videos automatically.

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Create SRT file for Video with Rich Subtitle Font

Create and add subtitles to MP4 with visual subtitle timeline and best font for subtitles in choice.

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Merge subtitles with video in 3 clicks

How to add subtitles to a movie? Upload video and subtitle files, customize the font and size of one line subtitle, apply them to all subtitles with one click, then export them in minutes. No matter what format or size your movie files are.

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Auto-generate subtitles from video in 100+ languages

Intelligently extracts audio from the video and removes the silent part to Auto-generate subtitles from video offline in the most efficient way for 100% accuracy.

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Automatically convert Text to Subtitle lines

Paste and add subtitles to video from Text, and adjust subtitle timing, font size, and color with just a few easy clicks. Embed subtitles to video or just export the SRT file.

(You can try our speech to text feature to easily convert any audio or video file into accurate, readable text in just a few clicks.)

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Advanced features to edit subtitles.

Multiple options to add subtitles to your videos

Auto-generate subtitles with speech-to-text. Import SRT for embedding and edit with video.

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Support for multiple video and subtitle formats

Add subtitles to videos in more than 18 formats, export in MP4, SRT, USE.

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Customize subtitle styles and apply them to all subtitles

Customize subtitles in position and font size, color, outline, and apply settings to all subtitles in one click.

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Visual Subtitle Timeline for real-time preview

Experience a real-time preview when editing subtitles for videos.

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Movie and TV series fans

Search an SRT file for your watching movie in this app, and add subtitles to a movie for a better experience.

Social Media Bloggers

Use this subtitle editor software to create subtitles or auto-generate subtitles for your video, making your video reach more audience.

Executives

Auto transcript your video and export social-media compatible MP4 video with subtitles.

Educators

Create subtitles from text and adjust subtitle timeline, font size, and colors once for all.

How to add subtitles to video in three simple steps

Step 1. Upload a video.

Access this subtitle editor tool and click the Add Files button to choose a video.

Step 2. Import a subtitle file

Click the Import button to add an SRT/AAS/SSA file and adjust the subtitle timeline, layout, and font size.

Step 3. Export your video with subtitles.

Export your video to share with your audience.

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FAQs about the best Subtitle Editor

Can I add .srt to .mp4 permanently with VLC?

Yes, VLC has a feature that allows you to permanently add and embed SRT into MP4 videos, but the function is very slow and complicated. A simple alternative to the same is using Wondershare UniConverter to merge video and subtitles permanently.

Can I play a movie with subtitles without a .srt file embedded?

Yes, using Wondershare UniConverter you can play a movie with subtitles without embedding SRT files permanently. The built-in player of the software has a feature where you can activate or deactivate the subtitle function as needed. When activated, the subtitle that you wish to play can be selected from the added list.

Is there any FREE automatic subtitle generator?

Yes, there are a few free automatic subtitle generator tools and programs available. Such as VLC Media Player for Windows and Mac, Veed.io for Online, and many more.

Can I add forced subtitles in HandBrake?

Yes. After uploading the video to Handbrake, select the Subtitle tab. There, choose Bitmap Subtitle and click on "Forced." This will allow you to search for subtitles in audio tracks. Learn More>>

What file format is SRT? What are Hardcode Subtitles and Soft Subtitles?

The .srt File Extension is for SubRip files, which store video subtitle information like start timecodes, end marker times, sequential numbers, etc., indicating when each line should appear during playback. Hardcode subtitles are an effective method of adding text to video permanently, and you can not alter the already embedded subtitles, unlike Soft Subtitles, which can be enabled and disabled.

How to get subtitles on YouTube with closed captioning?

The process of enabling YouTube CC on the video is fairly straightforward. If you run into trouble turning the feature on，learn how to use YouTube Closed Captioning to Get Subtitles on YouTube?.