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Add Subtitles to GIFs in 3 Easy Steps

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Sign Up and Upload Your GIF
Sign up for Descript and start a new project. Upload your GIF by dragging and dropping it into the project window. Descript will automatically begin transcribing, making it easy to add subtitles to your GIF.
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Open the Captions Panel and Choose Effect
Once the upload is complete, open the "Captions" panel and select the desired effect. This allows you to customize the appearance of your subtitles, ensuring they match the style and tone of your GIF. Experiment with different fonts, colors, and animations to find the perfect fit.
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Publish and Export Your Subtitled GIF
Click "Publish" and navigate to the "Export" tab. From there, select your desired file type and configure the export settings to your preference. Once everything is set, click "Export" to save your file with the added subtitles.

Add Subtitles to GIFs Quickly and Easily

Customize the animation, font, color, and style of your text
Enhance your GIFs with Descript by customizing the animation, font, color, and style of your subtitles. Tailor your text to match your brand or message, ensuring your GIFs are not only engaging but also visually cohesive. Make your content stand out with personalized and dynamic subtitles.
Create GIFs with text from existing GIFs, images, or video clips
Enhance your visual content effortlessly with Descript. Transform existing GIFs, images, or video clips by adding text, creating engaging and informative GIFs. Perfect for adding subtitles to GIFs, this feature ensures your message is clear and captivating, making your content more accessible and impactful.
Resize, crop, and compress GIFs in seconds
Enhance your GIFs effortlessly with Descript. Quickly resize, crop, and compress your GIFs to fit any platform or purpose. Whether you're adding subtitles or refining visuals, Descript ensures your GIFs are optimized and ready to share in seconds, making your content creation process seamless and efficient.

More than a GIF Subtitle Tool

Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.

Captions & subtitles
Effortlessly add captions and subtitles to your GIFs, enhancing accessibility and engagement with Descript's intuitive tools.
Collaboration
Collaborate seamlessly with Descript to add subtitles to GIFs, ensuring every team member can contribute and refine the final product.
Screen recording
Effortlessly record your screen with Descript, making it simple to add subtitles to GIFs for clear, engaging content.
Text-based editing
Effortlessly add subtitles to GIFs with Descript's text-based editing, making your content more engaging and accessible.

Don’t just take our word for it

With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video and podcasting world.

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“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”

Donna B.

“With Descript we can create videos for our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn page much faster and with high quality.”

Balázs N.

“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”

Barbara C.

“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”

Roderick F.

“The collaborative tools streamline teamwork, allowing my team and me to work efficiently together on projects. Overall, Descript enhances productivity and simplifies the editing process.”

Aldrich M.

“Transcription based editing makes the process much faster…All in all, a must have editor for most audiences, especially in SaaS marketing.”

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1 transcription hour / month

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10 transcription hours / month

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Questions? We have answers

What file formats does the Add Subtitles to GIF tool support?
The Add Subtitles to GIF tool supports a variety of file formats, including GIF, MP4, and MOV. This ensures flexibility and ease of use, allowing users to add subtitles to their favorite animated content seamlessly.
Can I customize the appearance of the subtitles added to my GIFs?
Yes, you can customize the appearance of the subtitles added to your GIFs. Descript allows you to adjust the font, size, color, and position of the subtitles, ensuring they match your desired style and enhance the visual appeal of your content.
What pricing plans does Descript offer for individual users and teams?
Descript offers flexible pricing plans for both individual users and teams. Individual users can choose from a free plan or upgrade to a Pro plan for advanced features. Teams can opt for the Team plan, which includes collaboration tools and additional resources to streamline their workflow.
Does Descript provide any collaboration features for team projects?
Yes, Descript offers robust collaboration features for team projects. Team members can work together in real-time, leave comments, and make edits simultaneously. This ensures seamless communication and efficient project management, making it easier to produce high-quality content collaboratively.