Auto Subtitle & Caption Generator
Generate subtitles and auto captions for any video in seconds with AI, in 150+ languages. Style them with your brand kit, then export SRT or VTT files or burn them into your video.
Free to try, no credit card
150+ languages- Rated 4.7 on Trustpilot
How to add subtitles and captions to a video
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Upload your video
Import an MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, or paste a YouTube, Vimeo, or TikTok link. HappyScribe supports 60+ video file formats.
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Select the language
Select the source language and let our AI subtitle generator create perfectly timed captions.
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Edit, style, and export
Fine-tune wording, use our video-editing features to adjust timing on the waveform, choose fonts or animations, then export an SRT, VTT or STL file or burn subtitles straight into your video.
Reach a global audience on every platform
Use HappyScribe’s AI tools to auto-generate subtitles in 120 + different languages and dialects. Instantly translate captions, export SRT or VTT files, and publish to YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and every other social media channel. Make every piece of video content accessible to a worldwide audience without extra video-editing work.
Boost engagement with auto captions
Adding accurate subtitles keeps viewers watching longer even on mute-first feeds. Generate subtitles automatically, customize fonts, colors, and on-screen animations, then burn them into your video file with a single click. Highlight key moments, clarify your message, and raise click-through rates across all social media.
Make your video content searchable
Turn speech into SEO-friendly text with our automatic subtitle generator. When you add subtitles, search engines can index every spoken word, helping your videos appear in more searches. Export clean transcripts, add them to your description, or burn captions directly into the MP4.
Other subtitling features
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Intelligent CPS Management
CPS allows you to ensure that your viewers have time to read the subtitles.
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Edit Starting Timecode
By providing the starting timestamp, you can decide when the subtitles start.
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Multiple Export Formats
We provide exports in SRT, VTT, STL, TXT, Final Cut Pro, AVID, Premiere, and more.
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Sharing Functionalities
Collaborate and share your subtitles in view-only or edit mode.
Also included
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Visual Timeline & Soundwave
See subtitles in real time and check their position with the soundwave.
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Workspaces for collaboration
Create spaces for you to share your files with the rest of your team.
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Video Integrations and APIs
Seamlessly integrate with your favorite social media platforms, video editors and more.
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Subtitle Translator
Break language barrier and translate your subtitle files in +60 languages.
AI Online Subtitle Editor
Our user-friendlysubtitle editor let you edit your subtitles and make them match your audience in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are subtitles?
Subtitles are text originating from a dialog or commentary transcript or screenplay in movies, TV shows, video games, and the like, generally shown at the bottom of the screen, but may also be at the top of the screen if the text at the bottom of the screen is already present.
How can I generate subtitles for my videos?
By using HappyScribe's automatic subtitle generator you will be able to generate subtitles in 150+ languages. Just upload or add a link to your video and our subtitling software will extract the speech from your video file and convert it into subtitles with 85% accuracy.
Is the HappyScribe subtitle and caption generator free?
HappyScribe offers both free trials and paid plans. You can test the subtitle generator for free and upgrade for more features or longer videos.
Can I edit subtitles after they’re generated?
Yes! HappyScribe includes an easy-to-use online subtitle editor that lets you adjust timing, text, and formatting before exporting your final subtitles.
How accurate are AI-generated subtitles?
The automatic subtitles are up to 85-95% accurate. For professional results, you can choose human-made subtitles with up to 99% accuracy.
Why should I use subtitles on my videos?
Adding subtitles improves video accessibility, boosts engagement, increases watch time, and helps your content reach global audiences.
Is it safe to upload my videos to HappyScribe?
Yes, all video and audio files are securely stored and processed using industry-standard encryption and data privacy practices.
What is the difference between subtitles and captions?
Subtitles show the dialogue as text, often translated, for viewers who can hear the audio but may not understand the language. Captions also include sound cues and speaker changes, which makes them essential for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing and for videos watched on mute. HappyScribe works as both a subtitle generator and an auto caption generator: upload your video, let the AI create the text, then export SRT or VTT files or burn the captions into your video.
The benefits of using HappyScribe for subtitling
Using AI for subtitling makes everything so much easier and faster. Instead of spending hours manually adding subtitles, AI does the heavy lifting for you in minutes. You’ll get accurate subtitles with minimal editing needed, saving you tons of time. Plus, with AI, translating your subtitles into more than a 100 languages is just a few clicks away, helping you connect with a global audience. Besides that, you can easily customize your subtitles; tweak the font size, add position, and more - and make everything look polished and professional, all in a fraction of the time.
Customer Reviews
4.7/5 on Trustpilot
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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 Trustpilot -
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 Trustpilot -
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. Trustpilot
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