Add subtitles in TikTok
Generate TikTok subtitles with AI in a few minutes, then export them as SRT, VTT or many other formats, ready to add to your video in TikTok.
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How to add subtitles in TikTok
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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.
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Select the language of the video
We support more than 150 languages, dialects, and accents.
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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 TikTok.
Why Adding Subtitles to TikTok Videos is Important
Adding subtitles to your TikTok videos is a smart way to reach a wider audience. Subtitles not only make your content accessible to viewers who are hearing impaired, but they also allow people to engage with your videos when they’re watching without sound—a common behavior on TikTok. Subtitles can boost engagement, helping keep viewers on your video for longer, and they make your content more inclusive for audiences around the world.
Here’s why subtitles are essential for TikTok:
Accessibility: Reach viewers who are hearing impaired or prefer watching without sound.
Higher engagement: Subtitles keep viewers engaged longer, even in sound-off environments.
Wider reach: Subtitles make your content more understandable to viewers across different languages and regions.
How HappyScribe Makes Subtitling for TikTok Easy
While TikTok does offer automatic captions, they’re not always as reliable as you’d want. HappyScribe makes it easy to create high-quality, accurate subtitles using a hybrid system that combines automatic transcription with optional human review for ultimate precision. Whether you’re uploading to TikTok or other popular platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, or Wistia, our subtitles can be formatted and adjusted for a professional finish.
HappyScribe supports a wide range of languages and dialects, so you can connect with audiences worldwide. For content creators on platforms like Bilibili, our subtitle generator helps ensure your videos are fully accessible and easy to follow.
Here’s how it works:
Upload your video to HappyScribe.
Generate subtitles quickly using the hybrid transcription system.
Edit in the interactive editor to make any adjustments.
Export the subtitles in the right format for your TikTok video.
Export subtitles in the format you need
Download your subtitles as SRT, VTT or another standard format to use with TikTok and any other editor or video platform. If a tool doesn't accept subtitle files, download the video with the subtitles burned in instead.

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 TikTok are ready for viewers everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is TikTok?
TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing, and discovering short music videos. Known for its viral trends and challenges, it has become a global sensation.
How do I add subtitles in TikTok?
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 TikTok, or download the video with the subtitles burned in.
How long does it take to generate subtitles for TikTok?
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 TikTok.
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 TikTok 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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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