How do I add subtitles to my MP4 file?

You can either upload a subtitle file that you already have, Auto Transcribe subtitles from your mp4’s audio (using our speech-recognition software) or manually type your subtitles.

How do I make edits to my subtitles?

Easy. Once you’ve uploaded your SRT file, or auto generated your subs, you simply click on the text box (there is one text box for each line of subtitles) and start to type. The changes will happen in real time, and you can adjust the timing of each subtitle as well as the text.

How do I change the style of the subtitles?

You can change the text color, background color, font, size and more - simply click on ‘Subtitles’ > ‘Styles’ and all the options are there. We’ve even created some template styles for you!

How do I burn (hardcode) the subtitles to my mp4?

Once you’ve added your subs, to hardcode, or burn them to your mp4 file, all you have to do is hit the ‘Export’ button. That’s it! Your subtitles and video will automatically be saved as a single mp4 file.

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Add subtitles (captions) to your MP4 and widen your reach!

Drive traffic to your site and increase engagement on your social media pages online by adding subtitles to your videos. You can upload your SRT file (or VTT/TXT) and merge it with your mp4 file in a few easy steps. Or, we have a magic button - Auto Transcribe (audio-to-text), powered by AI!

This automatically generates a transcript of your mp4 audio and creates a timed subtitle track. You can also manually type your subtitles and edit the text of your uploaded or auto-generated subs. Plus, you can choose your subtitle styles, add animations, and even highlight words and phrases! Convert your video to text and translate your video instantly.

Ways you can add subtitles to an MP4 file:

Step 1

Auto-generate subtitles

Select ‘Auto Subtitle’ from the subtitle tool, and the software will start transcribing. You can also upload a subtitle file. (You can also upload a subtitle file to edit or type your subtitles manually.)

Step 2

Change subtitle styles, personalize, animate, and more

You can change your subtitles' style, font, and colors. Select from different animation styles and backgrounds. You can animate your subtitles and even highlight specific words!

Step 3

Export your video or download the subtitle file

Export your video with the hardcoded subtitles or download the subtitle file (SRT, VTT, or TXT). Available to premium subscribers.

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Watch this walkthrough of our MP4 subtitle tool:

Automatically generate subtitles

You can automatically generate subtitles for your MP4 using speech recognition. Transcribe audio to text and add subtitles with a single click using VEED’s AI-powered software. Add captions in any format!

Automatically generate subtitles

You can automatically generate subtitles for your MP4 using speech recognition. Add subtitles with a single click using VEED’s AI-powered software!

Manually add and edit subtitles for 100% accuracy

You can type your own subtitles and easily make edits to SRT files. Click, type, and edit. It’s quick and pain-free! Get 100% accuracy faster than any other subtitle tool online.

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More than adding subtitles to MP4!

Yes—VEED can help you with all your subtitling needs, no problem! But we can also help you cut, crop, trim, rotate, and add text, links, logos, annotations, filters, effects, and more to your videos! We even have a tool for making green screen videos, webcam & screen recordings, and more. Check out our awesome online video editing app and get your mp4 video files looking perfect!