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Add subtitles to video

Add subtitles to videos to make them more understandable and engaging

Add subtitles (captions) to your video and increase your viewers' engagement

Generating subtitles in video serve as a powerful tool to expand the reach and accessibility of videos. By translating audio into text across over 30 languages, they ensure easy understanding. Surveys reveal that 92% of U.S. consumers watch videos with the sound turned off, while in noisy workspaces, audio remains deactivated. Incorporating subtitles allows viewers to grasp the content more efficiently. However, the process of adding subtitles using complex programs like Camtasia and Premiere Pro can be arduous. That's where we step in to assist. With Weet, you can effortlessly add subtitles to your videos at the click of a button. Making edits is a breeze—simply click on the text and start typing, observing real-time changes. You now have three convenient ways to add subtitles to your video:

Manual typing: Enter subtitles directly.
Auto-generation: Utilize our audio-to-text software to automatically generate subtitles.
Upload an SRT file: Incorporate existing subtitles by uploading an SRT file.

Regardless of your chosen option, easy edits can be made to the timing and content of the subtitles. Furthermore, You can also translate automatically the subtitles to more than 30 languages.

How to add subtitles to a video:

Generate subtitles :

Adding subtitles in a video is super easy, just follow these steps Once your video in uploaded or recorded, click on the subtitle menu, then click on add an SRT file or generate subtitles automatically.

Adjust text

Access the 'Subtitles' option in the sidebar menu. Once you've added subtitles, you'll find a series of text boxes containing your subtitles or adjust subtitle timings, simply drag the ends of the subtitle blocks on the timeline.

Translate subtitles

You can automatically translate the subtitles in seconds to 30 languages. Choose the original audio languages and choose the translated languages wanted. Et voilà, you have your subtitles automatically generated. You can edit any words and adjust the timeline. If needed, you can also download the translation in a txt file.

Add Subtitles to Video tutorial

Reduce misunderstandings

Adding subtitles to videos reduces misunderstandings by overcoming language barriers, improving clarity, assisting the hearing impaired, enhancing retention, and reducing misinterpretation. Subtitles enable viewers who don't understand the original audio to follow along by translating spoken dialogue into written text. They provide additional context and clarification, particularly in situations with background noise, strong accents, or rapid speech.

Make your video more engaging

Adding subtitles to a video engages viewers by stimulating both the left and right brain hemispheres. The left brain processes the textual information conveyed through subtitles, enhancing reading comprehension and analytical thinking. Meanwhile, the right brain processes the visual and auditory elements of the video, fostering creativity, emotional engagement, and visual memory. This dual-brain activation promotes a more holistic cognitive experience, resulting in increased viewer engagement and a deeper connection with the content. By involving both hemispheres, subtitles create a synergistic effect that captivates viewers on multiple cognitive levels.

Create compliant videos

Transcribing a video is crucial for validation in a compliance environment as it provides an accurate written record of the spoken content. In compliance-related scenarios, it is essential to ensure that information, instructions, or legal requirements are accurately conveyed and understood. Transcribing the video allows for thorough review, analysis, and verification of the content, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The written transcript serves as concrete evidence, facilitating audits, investigations, and legal proceedings. Transcription aids in validating adherence to compliance guidelines, mitigating risks, and maintaining a robust and accountable compliance environment.

FAQ

How to add subtitles to video?

You can add subtitles to a video in 2 ways :

Generate the subtitles automatically by clicking on generate
Upload a SRT file

How to edit subtitles in a video?

Modifying the subtitles is incredibly easy. Just follow these instructions:

Access the 'Subtitles' option in the sidebar menu.

Once you've added subtitles, you'll find a series of text boxes containing your subtitles. Each text box contains editable text that will update in real-time during video playback.

Additionally, each text box displays a start and end time, allowing you to precisely control when each subtitle appears and how long it stays on the screen.

Alternatively, you can move the playhead to a specific moment in the video and utilize the stopwatch icon to start or stop the subtitle at that precise point. To adjust subtitle timings, simply drag the ends of the subtitle blocks on the timeline.

How do I get started with adding subtitles to my videos on Weet?

To get started, simply Sign up for a Weet account if you haven't already at https://app.weet.co/my/weets. Once registered, you can start adding subtitles to your videos and enhance the accessibility and engagement of your video messages.

Feel free to add more questions or customize the answers to address specific aspects of the subtitle feature on your landing page.

How to translate subtitles automatically?

With just one click, you have the ability to translate your subtitles into more than 30 diverse languages. After adding your subtitles (as mentioned earlier), navigate to the 'Subtitles' section and select 'Translate'. Simply choose the desired target language, and voila! Your subtitles will be automatically and seamlessly translated, like magic.

How many languages are supported?

You can automatically translate in seconds to 30 languages. From English to Mandarin, From Portuguese to Japanese, From French Canadian to Arabic and so on… The possibilities are endless!

How to synchronize subtitles with the audio?

Syncing subtitles with the audio is a breeze.
Here's a simple guide:

Go to the tools menu and click on 'Subtitles'.

Once you've added subtitles, you'll see text boxes containing your subtitles. Each box is editable and updates in real-time while the video plays. You can fine-tune the timing by setting start and end times for each subtitle.

Alternatively, move the playhead to a specific moment in the video and use the stopwatch icon to start or stop the subtitle precisely. To make timing adjustments, effortlessly drag the ends of the subtitle blocks on the timeline.

More from Weet :

Translate automatically subtitles

Remove background noise from video

Transcribe automatically a Video

What they say about Weet:

“Weet is hands down the top choice for simple video editing software! After trying numerous online editors, I was consistently let down until I discovered Weet. It has exceeded my expectations, offering a seamless experience for creating videos. The platform provides essential features like automatic transcriptions for all my video content, and the ability to edit the subtitles. With Weet, I've found all the necessary tools in one place, making my video editing journey hassle-free and enjoyable.”

Janet - Technical Trainer