Add French Captions to Video in 2025

How to Add French Captions to Video

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Upload or record your video
Open a new workspace in Descript and import your video file by dragging-and-dropping it in. You’ll be prompted to generate a transcription. Select French to instantly add French captions to video files of almost any format.
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Style your French captions
Once the transcription is done, insert captions onto your video. Pick a style that suits your brand: change fonts, colors, or text effects. Feel free to reposition your captions anywhere on screen. No fussing with complicated menus—just simple, prompt-based customization.
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Refine & export
Review your video for pacing and accuracy. If necessary, edit any misheard phrases in the transcript. Then choose an export option—from publishing a digital file to generating a shareable link. Your video is now ready to roll with crisp, synchronized French captions.

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Works with most video files
Don’t worry about obscure file formats. Drop in MP4s, MOVs, and more, then add French captions to video content seamlessly.
Customize the look
Craft on-brand captions that stand out—or blend in. Adjust alignment, size, or color so the French subtitles match your vibe.
Keep viewers hooked
French captions can boost watch-through rates for global audiences. They’ll stay engaged—even when their sound is off.

Amp up your workflow

Descript extends beyond captioning to supercharge your editing experience.

Translator
Quickly convert English text to French if you need to add French captions to video you recorded in another language.
Automated speaker labels
Let the tool detect who’s speaking, so viewers know exactly who’s saying what in your French captions.
Filler word detection
Automatically spot “um” and “uh” in your dialogue and remove them from the captions, so nothing distracts your audience.
One-click publishing
Export your video with embedded captions or as separate subtitle files you can upload anywhere.

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Got questions about French captions?

Is it free to add French captions to video?
Descript offers a free plan with limited transcription minutes. That’s enough to test adding French captions to your video. For higher volumes, you can upgrade anytime.
Can I customize the visual style of French captions?
Yes. You can change fonts, colors, positioning, and more—whatever it takes to match your brand or artistic vision.
Do I need to speak French to make captions?
Nope. The automated AI handles the heavy lifting. If you want to refine any slang or specialized terms, just tweak them in the transcript before finalizing.