Add Subtitles to Video

There are three ways to add subtitles to video using VEED:

1. Use our auto-caption tool. Upload video, click ‘Subtitles,’ and hit the ‘Auto-subtitle’ button.
2. Upload a subtitle file, such as an SRT or VTT file.
3. Type them manually. Press enter to add new lines, just like typing a document. Drag clips on the timeline to adjust length and timing.

1. Use our auto-subtitle generator to create the base text.
2. Manually edit to add accessibility elements. Add sound descriptions like "[music playing]" or "[door slams]" and speaker identification for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. Simply click on each subtitle block and type the additional audio information.
3. Customize styling with high contrast colors and readable fonts.

While often used interchangeably, there is a technical difference:

• Subtitles show dialogue for viewers who can hear sounds.
• Captions include dialogue plus sound descriptions for deaf or hard-of-hearing audiences, and sound-off viewers on social media.

VEED's auto-subtitle generator works for both. Just edit the generated text to add sound descriptions for complete captions.

You can either upload videos with hardcoded subtitles from VEED, or download the SRT file and upload it separately to YouTube Studio. Hardcoded subtitles ensure consistent styling and always display, while separate subtitle files give viewers control over display settings. For YouTube Shorts, hardcoded subtitles often perform better since they're always visible to mobile viewers.

Upload your video to VEED and generate subtitles or captions with AI. Then, export your Reel with hardcoded captions burned into the video. Instagram Reels with captions get more engagement since many viewers watch without sound. Keep text large, high-contrast, and positioned in the center for mobile viewing. Use bold fonts and avoid placing text too close to edges.

Upload your MP4, generate subtitles automatically, then export with embedded captions. The final MP4 file will include permanent subtitles that display on any media player. You can also upgrade to a paid plan to download separate SRT files if you need flexible subtitle options for different platforms.

VEED's auto subtitle generator is free to use on short clips with monthly limits. Paid plans unlock more credits plus AI tools like voice translation. A free alternative is to add subtitles manually: Just type the subtitles, press enter to create new lines, and drag the blocks to adjust timing. This method takes more time, making auto-subtitles the more efficient option.