Add English Substitles & Captions to Your Videos for Free

How to Add English Subtitles Easily

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Create a New Video Project
Sign up for Descript, then navigate to the dashboard. Click on "New Project" and select "Video Project." Upload your video file, choose English as the transcription language, and name any speakers. This sets the stage for adding accurate subtitles to your video.
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Review, Edit, and Add Subtitles
After transcription, switch to Correct mode by pressing "C" to review and edit the text. Utilize tools like "Remove filler words" to refine your content. Click the "Captions" icon to add subtitles, then choose your preferred style to ensure your subtitles match the video's tone and aesthetic.
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Preview and Export Your Subtitled Video
Preview the video to ensure subtitle timing is accurate. Once satisfied, click "Publish" and navigate to the "Export" tab. Here, you can choose to export the video with embedded subtitles or download a standalone subtitle file in SRT or VTT format for further use.

Add English Subtitles to Your Videos Effortlessly

Fast, accurate AI transcription that learns how you talk
Descript's fast, accurate AI transcription learns your speech patterns, ensuring precise English subtitles for your videos. This feature streamlines the process, making it easier to add subtitles that match your unique way of speaking, enhancing accessibility and viewer engagement effortlessly.
Always auto-synced captions
Descript's always auto-synced captions ensure your English subtitles are perfectly aligned with your audio. This feature saves you time and effort, allowing you to focus on creating engaging content. Whether you're producing educational videos or marketing materials, your subtitles will always be in sync, enhancing accessibility and viewer experience.
Captions and subtitles for accessibility and engagement
Enhance your videos with Descript's captioning and subtitling feature, ensuring accessibility and boosting viewer engagement. Easily add English subtitles to make your content inclusive and more understandable, helping you reach a broader audience while keeping them engaged.

More than a Subtitle Generator

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

Captions & subtitles
Effortlessly add English subtitles to your videos with Descript's Captions & Subtitles feature, enhancing accessibility and viewer engagement.
Collaboration
Effortlessly collaborate with your team to add and edit English subtitles, ensuring accuracy and consistency across your projects.
Transcription
Effortlessly transcribe audio to text, enabling seamless addition of English subtitles to your videos with Descript's powerful transcription feature.
Multi-track editor
Effortlessly add English subtitles with Descript's multi-track editor, ensuring precise synchronization and seamless integration across multiple audio and video tracks.

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“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.”

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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 formats of video files can I use with the English Subtitles tool in Descript?
Descript's English Subtitles tool supports a variety of video file formats, including MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV. This flexibility ensures that users can easily add subtitles to their videos regardless of the format they are working with.
Can I customize the appearance of the subtitles generated by the tool?
Yes, you can customize the appearance of the subtitles generated by Descript. The tool allows you to adjust font style, size, color, and positioning to match your video's aesthetic, ensuring a seamless and professional look.
What pricing plans does Descript offer for individual users and teams?
Descript offers flexible pricing plans for both individual users and teams. Individual plans start with a free tier, while paid options include the Creator and Pro plans. Teams can opt for the Enterprise plan, which provides advanced features and custom pricing based on specific needs.
Does Descript support collaboration features for team projects?
Yes, Descript supports collaboration features for team projects. Team members can work together in real-time, leave comments, and make edits simultaneously. This ensures a seamless workflow and efficient project management, making it ideal for collaborative efforts.