Auto subtitle generator 

Create engaging and accessible videos with subtitles in any language. 

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Perfect subtitles in just one click

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Subtitles in global languages

Reach out to viewers worldwide! Turn on the autocaptions feature, select your language and that’s all there is to it! Our technology will accurately transcribe your audio, no matter your dialect or accent. You can download your subtitle transcript too.

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Language filters and editing tools

Stay respectful and inclusive! Remove any offensive language automatically, separate your audio from video or simply trim the video to tell your story your way.

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Creative styles and effects

Clear and captivating! Change the subtitle font, colors, text size and alignment to make subtitles accessible, complement your aesthetic and hook the viewers that watch their videos on mute.

How to use the subtitle generator in Clipchamp

  • 1

    Upload or record a video

  • 2

    Choose your subtitle language

  • 3

    Adjust font, colors, size and alignment

  • 4

    Download your video and .SRT transcript file

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Increase video and podcast reach

  • Make video podcast conversations clear and easy to follow 

  • Boost video SEO by publishing transcripts in YouTube video descriptions or your podcast website 

  • Enable global viewers enjoy your videos in their chosen language  

Tip: Download your video transcript in Clipchamp, then reuse it as a blog or social media content.   

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Make gaming videos easy to follow 

  • Help viewers follow gameplay when the audio isn’t clear, or when many players are speaking 

  • Filter offensive language and profanity out automatically in Clipchamp 

  • Resize your gaming videos to post on TikTok, YouTube, Discord or other platforms 

Tip: Show off the best parts of your gaming videos using subtitle styles that match your aesthetic.

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Ensure work videos are inclusive

  • Make training videos easily accessible to all viewers, especially for people with a disability  

  • Polish meeting recordings and make them easy to skim, search and review   

  • Reinforce video lessons to support every student’s learning style

Tip: Increase your video accessibility by overlaying sign language interpretation and adding ASL stickers

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Tips to create the perfect subtitles 

  • Choose a font color that stands out from your video so it’s easy to read 

  • Use different colors to indicate different speakers in your video 

  • Resize your video to repurpose on social media and watch your subtitle auto-adjust  

  • Check that your subtitles aren’t covering your video footage

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Frequently asked questions

  • Yes, this feature is free for all Clipchamp users. 

  • There are no limits on the feature in Clipchamp.

  • Yes, song lyrics and sound effects with dialogues will be transcribed. 

  • Currently, our speech recognition technology can only accurately detect one language at a time.

  • Yes, create your voiceover and add it to the editing timeline. Next, enable the auto-captions feature and see your subtitles being created in real-time. Learn how to create a text to speech voiceover here.

  • Transcripts can only be downloaded in SubRip Subtitle file format, also known as .srt format. This is the most popular subtitle file format for video content.

  • The subtitles are created using advanced speech recognition technology and don’t require any human input. Your audio files are not stored by Clipchamp. Our subtitle generator is safe and private.

Let your subtitles speak volumes