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Add subtitles in BigBlueButton

Generate BigBlueButton subtitles with AI in a few minutes, then export them as SRT, VTT or many other formats, ready to add to your video in BigBlueButton.

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How to add subtitles in BigBlueButton

  1. Upload your video

    With our uploader, you can import your file from anywhere, whether it's on your laptop, Google Drive, YouTube, or Dropbox. The first 10 minutes are free and there's no file limit.

  2. Select the language of the video

    We support more than 150 languages, dialects, and accents.

  3. Click "Export" and choose your file format

    Download your subtitles and closed captions as SRT, VTT or another format, then add them to your video in BigBlueButton.

BigBlueButton: Make Your BigBlueButton Sessions Inclusive with Subtitles

BigBlueButton is a popular choice for online education, remote learning, and webinars, but without subtitles, you might be missing an opportunity to make your sessions more accessible. Subtitles are incredibly valuable for students or participants who are hearing impaired, as well as for those who may be watching without sound. They also make it easier for non-native speakers to understand the material, which is a huge plus for educators reaching diverse audiences.


With HappyScribe, adding subtitles to BigBlueButton is a breeze:

  • Upload your recorded sessions to HappyScribe for fast, precise transcription.

  • Edit and refine your subtitles to ensure that they match the tone and pacing of your presentation.

  • Export in BigBlueButton-compatible formats like SRT or VTT, so they’re easy to integrate into your sessions for a more inclusive learning experience.

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Export subtitles in the format you need

Download your subtitles as SRT, VTT or another standard format to use with BigBlueButton and any other editor or video platform. If a tool doesn't accept subtitle files, download the video with the subtitles burned in instead.

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Reach a global audience with translated subtitles

Generate subtitles in 150+ languages, dialects and accents, then translate them into 80+ languages with AI in a few clicks. Each translation keeps your original timecodes, so your videos in BigBlueButton are ready for viewers everywhere.

Reach a global audience with translated subtitles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BigBlueButton?

BigBlueButton is an open-source web conferencing system designed for online learning, featuring live video, chat, and collaboration tools.

How do I add subtitles in BigBlueButton?

Upload your video to HappyScribe, let the AI generate subtitles in the language of your video, review them in the online editor and export an SRT or VTT file. Then add that file to your video in BigBlueButton, or download the video with the subtitles burned in.

How long does it take to generate subtitles for BigBlueButton?

With HappyScribe's AI, your subtitles are usually ready in a few minutes, depending on the length of your file. You can then review them in the online editor and export them for BigBlueButton.

Do you offer subtitle translation?

Yes. Once your subtitles are generated, you can translate them into 80+ languages with AI in a few clicks, and the timecodes stay in sync.

Can I upload BigBlueButton files from other platforms?

Yes. You can upload files from your computer or import them from Google Drive, Dropbox, Wistia, Vimeo, YouTube and other platforms.

Customer Reviews

4.6/5 on G2

  • HappyScribe is fantastic! I've used a lot of video captioning tools and never found one that is so accurate. It saves me so much time in captioning videos. I love it!
    Allegra Chapman
  • I've been looking for an easy, affordable, and accurate way to add subtitles to videos. Until HappyScribe, I couldn't find anything that checked all the boxes. I'm really impressed with how accurate it is for such a low price point.
    Kate Scott
  • By far the easiest service for transcriptions and subtitles I have found. I like that you can customize the font size and move the subtitles to the top or bottom of the video as needed.
    Susan L.

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