Add French Substitles & Captions to Your Videos for Free

Add French Subtitles in Three Easy Steps

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Create a New Video Project
Sign up for Descript and navigate to the dashboard. Click on "New Project" and select "Video Project." Upload your video file, choose French as the transcription language, and name any speakers. This sets the stage for adding accurate French subtitles to your video.
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Review, Edit, and Add French 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 French subtitles and choose your preferred style for a polished final product.
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Preview and Export Your Subtitled Video
Preview the video to ensure the subtitle timing is accurate. Once satisfied, click "Publish" and navigate to the "Export" tab. Here, you can choose to export the video with embedded French subtitles or download a standalone subtitle file in SRT or VTT format for further use.

Add French Subtitles to Your Videos Effortlessly

Fast, accurate subtitles in 22+ languages
Descript offers fast, accurate subtitles in over 22 languages, including French. Whether you're creating training videos, marketing content, or educational materials, this feature ensures your message is accessible to a global audience. Enhance viewer engagement and comprehension effortlessly with precise, multilingual subtitles.
Always auto-synced captions
With Descript, adding French subtitles is seamless thanks to always auto-synced captions. This feature ensures your subtitles stay perfectly aligned with the audio, saving you time and effort. Whether you're creating educational content or marketing videos, Descript keeps your subtitles accurate and in sync, enhancing viewer comprehension and engagement.
Transcribe French in real-time
Descript's real-time French transcription feature allows you to effortlessly add French subtitles to your videos. As you speak, the tool transcribes your words instantly, ensuring accurate and timely subtitles. Enhance accessibility and reach a broader audience without the hassle of manual transcription.

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 French subtitles to your videos with Descript's intuitive captions & subtitles feature, enhancing accessibility and engagement.
Collaboration
Collaborate seamlessly with your team to add French subtitles, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your video projects.
Transcription
Effortlessly transcribe audio to text, enabling seamless addition of French subtitles to your videos with Descript's powerful transcription tool.
AI voices
Leverage Descript's AI voices to seamlessly add French subtitles, ensuring accurate and natural-sounding translations for your videos.

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

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“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.”

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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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“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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20 uses / month of Basic AI Actions suite including Filler Word Removal, Studio Sound, Draft Show Notes, Create Clips, and more

30 minutes / month of AI speech with stock AI speakers and custom voice clones

5 minutes / month of avatars

Questions? We have answers

What formats of video or audio files can I use with the French Subtitles tool in Descript?
Descript's French Subtitles tool supports a wide range of video and audio formats, including MP4, MOV, AVI, MP3, WAV, and AAC. This flexibility ensures you can easily add French subtitles to your media files without worrying about compatibility issues.
Can I customize the appearance of the French subtitles generated by the tool?
Yes, you can customize the appearance of the French subtitles generated by the tool. Options include changing the font style, size, color, and positioning to match your video's aesthetic. This flexibility ensures that your subtitles are both readable and visually appealing.
What pricing plans does Descript offer for users who need advanced features?
Descript offers several pricing plans for users needing advanced features. The Pro plan, at $24 per month, includes unlimited transcription and advanced editing tools. For teams, the Enterprise plan provides custom pricing and additional collaboration features. Visit the Descript Pricing page for more details.
Does Descript support collaboration features for teams working on projects together?
Yes, Descript supports collaboration features, allowing teams to work on projects together seamlessly. Multiple users can edit, comment, and review content in real-time, ensuring efficient teamwork and streamlined project management.