How to create automatic subtitles

October 14, 2024

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Looking for a tool to create automatic subtitles? Movavi Video Editor has got you covered! Let AI quickly turn your speech into text and automatically create captions for your videos in almost any language. Just choose the font, text color, position – and you’re all set!

How to create automatic subtitles with Movavi Video Editor

Step 1. Download and install the app

Download Movavi Video Editor and install it on your computer. Once the installation is complete, launch the app.

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Step 2. Import your video

Click Add Files and select your video. Then drag and drop the file on the timeline.

Step 3. Generate automatic subtitles

Click on your video on the timeline and open More tools. On the Audio tab, you’ll find Auto subtitles.

The language of your video can be detected automatically. Alternatively, you can set the language manually by choosing the appropriate option from the Clip language drop-down list. Hit the Generate button and wait until the subtitles generation process is complete.

Step 4. Edit the subtitles

When the subtitles are ready, you’ll see all the lines on the Phrases tab. You can edit the text if you need.

On the Design tab, you’ll find various settings to customize your subtitles. Place the subtitles anywhere you want on the video – use the options Bottom, Center, and Top, or adjust the position manually.

Play with fonts and colors. Pick a ready-made preset from the Templates drop-down list, then make any changes you like. Select the desired font, size, and color. Get the perfect look for your subs by changing the Background, Outline, and Shadow settings.