Subtitles in 120+ languages
Reach global audiences with video captions in over 120 languages. Translate, review, and burn-in subtitles all in one intuitive platform.
Add subtitles to video
Online tool to add accurate subtitles and captions to videos without hassle. Use AI to generate them or import your own—easy, fast, and 95% accurate.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 850+ reviews
Trusted by 6m+ users and 41,000+ teams of all sizes
Why choose HappyScribe to subtitle your video content?
Work for 45+ video formats
From .mp4 to .mov and .avi, HappyScribe supports the most common video formats so you can subtitle any file.
Secure and confidential
Your videos and subtitle files are protected with enterprise-grade security (SOC II Type 2). Your data stays private, always.
How to Add Subtitles to a Video ?
1. Upload your video to HappyScribe
Import your video from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or YouTube. We support all major video formats like MP4, MOV, AVI, and more.
2. Generate or upload your subtitles
Use our advanced speech recognition for fast and accurate auto subtitles, or upload your own subtitle file. You can also translate subtitles into 120+ languages.
3. Edit, style, and export your subtitles
Fine-tune auto subtitles or closed captions with our easy-to-use editor. Choose to export as .SRT, .VTT, .STL, or burn them directly into your video—ready for any platform.
“I knew we had to use HappyScribe on my projects because the subtitles it generates are so much better than other similar solutions.”
Hannah Congdon,
Associate Producer
Automatic Subtitles, Fully Editable with our editor
Start with AI-generated captions, then tweak everything from timing to tone in just a few clicks.
Broader Audience
Reach Wider audiences on every platform
Make your content more accessible and engaging by adding subtitles to your social media videos. HappyScribe’s automatic subtitle generator helps you reach an broader and international audience, including those who watch on mute or who are deaf or hard of hearing. Use subtitles to make your message clear across social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Boost Engagement
Boost engagement and viewer retention
Adding captions and subtitles keeps your audience watching longer. Highlight key moments, clarify your message, and boost click-through rates—especially on social media. With our subtitle editor, you can fine-tune your captions and improve user experience.
Better Visibility
Make your video content searchable
Turn your video subtitles into SEO-friendly text. When you add subtitles, search engines can index your content more easily, helping your videos appear in more searches and reach more people. Export subtitles, add them to your description, or burn them into the video—your choice.
Video Subtitles FAQ
How do I add subtitles to a video?
Simply upload your video file (MP4, MOV, AVI, and more) to HappyScribe. Our AI subtitle generator will automatically transcribe the audio and create accurate, time-coded subtitles. You can then edit them, export them as SRT file or VTT file, or burn them into your video directly.
Is the subtitle generator free to use?
You can try HappyScribe’s subtitle generator for free with limited minutes to test the platform. After that, you can choose from flexible pricing based on the length of your video or switch to a subscription plan that suits your needs.
Can I edit subtitles online after they’re generated?
Yes! Once your subtitles are generated, you’ll be able to use our online subtitle editor to correct timing, edit text, add speaker names, and format the style. It’s intuitive and doesn’t require any special video editing skills.
What if my subtitles are out of sync with the video?
No problem. In the subtitle editor, you can manually adjust the timing of each subtitle or use the auto-sync tool to realign them with the video. This is especially useful if you’ve uploaded your own SRT or VTT file.
Can I translate the subtitles automatically?
Absolutely. HappyScribe allows you to translate subtitles into over 120+ languages with just a few clicks. Whether you’re creating content for a global audience or need multilingual subtitles for accessibility, our platform makes it easy.
What’s the difference between subtitles and captions?
Subtitles reflect the spoken words in a video, usually for viewers who can hear but may not understand the language. Captions include additional information like [music playing] or [laughter] and are intended for deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers. HappyScribe supports both.
What are hardcoded subtitles and how do I export them?
Hardcoded (or burned-in) subtitles are permanently embedded into your video. With HappyScribe, you can choose to burn subtitles into your video directly or download them separately as subtitle files. Perfect for platforms that don’t support external files.
Subtitles for your video with 99% Accuracy
Adding subtitles to your videos shouldn’t be complicated or time-consuming. Whether you’re a content creator, educator, marketer, or team working across borders, HappyScribe makes it simple to subtitle videos with speed, precision, and ease.
Our online subtitle generator uses advanced speech recognition to automatically create subtitles from your video in seconds. Just upload your video file—MP4, MOV, AVI, or any other common format—and we’ll generate accurate, time-stamped subtitles instantly. Prefer to work with your own caption file? You can also upload subtitles in formats like SRT, VTT, or TXT.
Edit and customize your subtitles using our interactive editor. You can tweak timing, adjust formatting, and even add speaker names. When you’re ready, choose to export your subtitles as standalone files or burn subtitles directly into the video to create a hardcoded version ready to publish.
Want to reach a global audience? With support for 120+ languages, HappyScribe also lets you translate subtitles with just a few clicks, making your content accessible worldwide—even without sound.
From boosting accessibility to improving engagement and SEO, HappyScribe is your all-in-one solution to add subtitles to video online—accurately, quickly, and securely.
Customer Reviews
Rated Excellent 4.8/5 based on 850+ reviews
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Happy scribe is fast and goodThe speaker system is pretty inaccurate but otherwise it’s perfect and very fast I’d recommend itMetric Fern - Trustpilot
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Great tool for Learning Experience DesignerVery easy to use! As a learning experience designer, I create video demos very frequently for our eLearning products. With HappyScribe, I can add subtitles quickly and accurately. HappyScribe makes my work much easier.Lei - Trustpilot
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Easy to useEasy to use, good transcription. Paypal is not available.Paolo - Trustpilot
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Quick, efficient, and very nice resultsQuick, efficient, and very nice results. Very reasonable pricing. I used it on some rather busy videos to produce subtitles, which I then translated. I will be using it more in the future.Brian - Trustpilot