Add subtitles to Davinci Resolve

Why Use HappyScribe to Add Subtitles in Davinci Resolve?

While Davinci Resolve may offer basic captioning tools, manually adding subtitles is time-consuming and error-prone — especially for longer videos or multilingual projects. HappyScribe automates the entire process. Upload your Davinci Resolve video, and get accurate subtitles back in minutes — ready to import.

• AI subtitles in minutes: Upload your Davinci Resolve file and receive timestamped subtitles in under 5 minutes. No manual transcription needed.

• Up to 99% accuracy: Choose AI-generated subtitles for speed, or human-made subtitles proofread by professionals for broadcast-quality accuracy.

• 120+ languages: Generate and translate subtitles for your Davinci Resolve videos in over 120 languages and dialects.

• Every format supported: Export as SRT, VTT, STL, or 10+ other formats compatible with all major video editors.

• Speaker identification: Automatically detect and label different speakers — essential for interviews, meetings, and multi-person content.

How HappyScribe Works with Davinci Resolve

Adding subtitles to your Davinci Resolve project takes just a few steps:

• Upload: Export your video from Davinci Resolve as MP4, MOV, MP3, or WAV — or upload the original file directly. You can also paste a link from Google Drive, Dropbox, or YouTube.

• Transcribe: Choose AI-generated subtitles for results in under 5 minutes, or human-made subtitles for 99% accuracy within 24 hours. Select from 120+ languages.

• Edit: Use our interactive subtitle editor to fine-tune timing, correct errors, and adjust formatting.

• Export: Download your subtitles as SRT, VTT, or any other format. Import the file into Davinci Resolve and the captions sync automatically.

Davinci Resolve Native Captions vs HappyScribe

Most video editors include some form of built-in captioning, but they rarely match the speed, accuracy, and language coverage of a dedicated subtitling tool. Davinci Resolve's built-in tools typically support a handful of languages, while HappyScribe supports 120+. Built-in auto-captions are often 70-80% accurate and require heavy manual editing — HappyScribe's AI reaches 85%+, with an optional human service at 99%. And unlike Davinci Resolve's native tools, HappyScribe includes speaker identification, subtitle translation, and batch processing for professional workflows.

SRT is the most popular subtitle format — over 143,000 SRT files were exported by HappyScribe users in Q1 2026 alone. Try our Subtitle Generator to get started.