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Add subtitles in OpenShot

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

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How to add subtitles in OpenShot

  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 OpenShot.

Improving Accessibility with Subtitles

Adding subtitles to OpenShot videos significantly improves accessibility by making content more inclusive for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, and for those watching in sound-sensitive environments. Using HappyScribe to add subtitles is a quick and efficient way to ensure your OpenShot projects reach a broader audience and comply with accessibility standards.

Boosting Engagement and Reach

Subtitles also enhance engagement by keeping viewers focused and helping non-native speakers understand the content. HappyScribe’s subtitle generator allows creators to easily produce, customize, and sync subtitles for OpenShot videos.

Export subtitles in the format you need

Download your subtitles as SRT, VTT or another standard format to use with OpenShot 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 OpenShot are ready for viewers everywhere.

Reach a global audience with translated subtitles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OpenShot?

OpenShot is an open-source video editor known for its simplicity, offering basic editing tools and features suitable for beginners and casual users.​

How do I add subtitles in OpenShot?

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 OpenShot, or download the video with the subtitles burned in.

How long does it take to generate subtitles for OpenShot?

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 OpenShot.

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 OpenShot 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

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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
  • 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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