Add subtitles to your videos to ensure your message gets across even with the sound off. With AI transcription, automatic speaker labels, and customizable captions, Descript lets you produce more accessible and engaging videos in a fraction of the time.
With automatic transcription and one-click subtitle generation, you’ll have no trouble adding subtitles to your video in Descript.
Import your video file into Descript by dropping it into a new project or uploading it via a YouTube video link. Wait a few seconds while we automatically transcribe your audio into text in the language of your choice and assign a speaker label to each voice.
Correct any errors in the transcript using Correct mode (press C), or use the Remove filler words action to remove repetition and words like "um" or "like". If you want to add embedded subtitles to your video, click Captions and choose a style or template.
Preview your video to ensure that the subtitles are correctly timed. When you're ready, go to Publish to export your newly subtitled video, or download a standalone subtitle file in SRT or VTT to upload with your video.
Adding captions enables those who are deaf and hard of hearing to consume your content. It also makes your content more engaging. With Descript you can choose the color of your text, add animation, and position it wherever you want on screen — and you don’t need to be a trained editor to do any of it.
Sure can. As you review your transcript, you may find instances where the text doesn’t quite match up with what you intended. Just highlight the word or phrase, hit the E key, and make corrections and adjustments to the transcript — and your subtitles — at the same time.
Descript makes it easy to export your subtitles in multiple ways. If you export your video, your transcription will be automatically attached to your video clip. During playback of your video content, subtitles can be selected in preferences, and your transcript — paced using time codes from your video — should play seamlessly.
Just need the subtitle files? If you need them in a specific subtitle format, Descript allows for export in both srt and vtt formats. These caption files can be exported separately from the video itself.
Open captions, or subtitles that are permanently visible on a video, are easy to create with Descript. Using the Fancy Captions feature, you can add your subtitles from your video transcription over your clip and style and resize them however you like. These types of captions are perfect not just for those that are hard of hearing but also for the millions of social media subscribers that often watch videos without sound on their mobile devices.
While Descript only exports video in MP4, the video editor can work with just about any video file format: AVI, MOV, MKV, and even video from your Android or iOS device like an iPhone or iPad.
Add subtitles to your videos to ensure your message gets across even with the sound off. With AI transcription, automatic speaker labels, and customizable captions, Descript lets you produce more accessible and engaging videos in a fraction of the time.
Import your video file into Descript by dropping it into a new project or uploading it via a YouTube video link. Wait a few seconds while we automatically transcribe your audio into text in the language of your choice and assign a speaker label to each voice.
Correct any errors in the transcript using Correct mode (press C), or use the Remove filler words action to remove repetition and words like "um" or "like". If you want to add embedded subtitles to your video, click Captions and choose a style or template.
Preview your video to ensure that the subtitles are correctly timed. When you're ready, go to Publish to export your newly subtitled video, or download a standalone subtitle file in SRT or VTT to upload with your video.
Add hard subtitles to any video in the colors, fonts, and styles you choose. Perfect for enhancing accessibility, engaging diverse audiences, or emphasizing key points. No more tedious manual editing—implement stylish subtitles that keep viewers watching longer, increasing your engagement and reach on social media.
Download "soft" subtitles in SRT or VTT formats, which can be uploaded with your video to most major video platforms and players. This feature saves time and avoids the cost of third-party subtitling services while making your content more accessible to a wider audience.
Get accurate AI transcription and subtitle translations in over 23 languages, complete with speaker labels and time stamps. Easily remove filler words, and find and replace transcription errors in a couple of clicks. No more tedious manual transcription.
Sure can. As you review your transcript, you may find instances where the text doesn’t quite match up with what you intended. Just highlight the word or phrase, hit the C key, and make corrections and adjustments to the transcript and your subtitles at the same time, while keeping things in sync with your video.
Descript makes it easy to export your subtitles in multiple ways. If you export your video as a web link, your transcription and subtitles will be automatically attached to your video clip. During playback of your video content, subtitles can be selected in preferences, and your transcript—paced using time codes from your video—should play seamlessly. You can can also embed your subtitles as animated captions directly over your video to export them together, or export your subtitles separately as an SRT or VTT file.
Yes, you can create open captions for your video using Descript. Our platform offers an easy-to-use captioning feature that allows you to add and customize open captions directly onto your video. This ensures that your content is accessible to a wider audience, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Simply upload your video, use the automatic transcription service to generate captions, and then fine-tune them as needed to accurately reflect your video's audio.
Descript supports a variety of file formats to ensure flexibility and convenience for users. The supported file types include MP4 and MOV, among others like GIF and MP3. This range allows users to easily import and work with most files typically used in video editing and production workflows.
