How to Add Subtitles to Videos Using Transcription + TTS
Subtitles increase watch time, improve accessibility, and help videos rank in non-English markets. But manually typing subtitles is painful.
Here's a streamlined workflow using VoxCraft's Transcription and TTS tools together.
Method 1: Subtitles from Existing Audio
Upload your video's audio track to VoxCraft Transcription. Download the text output. Import the text into your video editor's subtitle track (or use a free tool like Aegisub or Subtitle Edit). Sync timestamps manually or use auto-sync if your editor supports it.
Method 2: Subtitles from Script (Pre-Recorded) If you wrote a script before recording, you already have perfect subtitles. Just format it as SRT or VTT and import.
Method 3: AI Voiceover + Perfect Subtitles If you use VoxCraft TTS for your voiceover, your original script IS the subtitle file. No transcription needed. Just time-code it to match the audio.
Accuracy Tips
Always proofread transcription output. Names, technical terms, and numbers are the most common errors. Break long sentences into two subtitle lines (max 42 characters per line). Use sentence case, not ALL CAPS. Include [music] and [sound effects] tags for accessibility.
Multi-Language Subtitles Once you have English subtitles, use AI translation tools to create Spanish, Hindi, or Arabic versions. Upload these as separate subtitle tracks on YouTube to reach global audiences.
Try the Transcription tool free at VoxCraft.