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Add Subtitles to Video

Add subtitles to your videos to ensure your message gets across even with the sound off. With AI transcription, automatic speaker labels, and customizable captions, Descript lets you produce more accessible and engaging videos in a fraction of the time.

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How to add subtitles to a video

  • 1Transcribe your video

    Import your video file into Descript by dropping it into a new project or uploading it via a YouTube video link. Wait a few seconds while we automatically transcribe your audio into text in the language of your choice and assign a speaker label to each voice.

  • 2Add subtitles

    Correct any errors in the transcript using Correct mode (press C), or use the Remove filler words action to remove repetition and words like "um" or "like". If you want to add embedded subtitles to your video, click Captions and choose a style or template.

  • 3Embed captions or download subtitle file

    Preview your video to ensure that the subtitles are correctly timed. When you're ready, go to Publish to export your newly subtitled video, or download a standalone subtitle file in SRT or VTT to upload with your video.

Add subtitles to any video instantly

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Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.

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