Add subtitles to any video — no manual timing required
Short.now automatically transcribes your video and syncs subtitles to every word. Customize the style, burn them in or export as SRT — ready in minutes.
From video to published — in four steps
Upload your video
Drag and drop any video file or paste a YouTube URL. Short.now supports MP4, MOV, WebM, and other common formats.
AI adds subtitles automatically
Transcription runs immediately. Subtitles are synced word-by-word, not line-by-line — for the most natural reading experience.
Style your subtitles
Choose from preset styles or fully customize: font, size, color, position, background, and animation. Preview changes in real time.
Export or publish
Burn subtitles into the video file, export a standalone SRT/VTT file, or publish directly to your connected platforms.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Auto-sync to speech
Subtitles appear exactly when each word is spoken — not a half-second late, not overlapping the next sentence. Precise timing, automatically.
Accessible subtitle styles
Meet accessibility standards with high-contrast text, adjustable font size, and a choice of subtitle positioning that avoids overlapping key visuals.
Burn-in or soft subtitle output
Burned-in subtitles work on every platform and player. Soft SRT/VTT files work on platforms that support external caption tracks — like YouTube and Vimeo.
30+ language subtitle generation
Generate subtitles in the video's original language, then translate to additional languages for multilingual publishing — without re-recording.
Common questions about Add Subtitles to Video
Subtitles transcribe spoken dialogue. Closed captions also include non-speech audio cues (e.g., "[music]", "[applause]"). Short.now generates subtitles focused on speech — which is what most creators and social media videos need.
Yes. Every subtitle line is editable in Short.now's caption editor. You can fix transcription errors, change wording, and restyle individual lines before exporting.
Yes. Burned-in subtitles are embedded directly in the video file, so they display correctly on every platform and player — no separate file management required.
Yes. Translate your subtitles to any of 30+ supported languages directly in Short.now. This lets you publish one video with localized subtitles for different audience regions.
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