HappyScribe

AI Notetaker for iOS & Android

Step 1

Upload your video

Import an MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, or paste a YouTube, Vimeo, or TikTok link. HappyScribe supports 60+ video file formats.

Step 2

Select the language

Select the source language and let our AI subtitle generator create perfectly timed captions.

Step 3

Edit, style, and export

Fine-tune wording, use our video-editing features to adjust timing on the waveform, choose fonts or animations, then export an SRT, VTT or STL file or burn subtitles straight into your video.

How to Add Subtitles to a Video HappyScribe

GLOBAL REACH

Reach a global audience on every platform

Use Happy Scribe’s AI tools to auto-generate subtitles in 120 + different languages and dialects. Instantly translate captions, export SRT or VTT files, and publish to YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and every other social media channel. Make every piece of video content accessible to a worldwide audience without extra video-editing work.

Boost Engagement

Boost engagement and viewer retention

Adding accurate subtitles keeps viewers watching longer even on mute-first feeds. Generate subtitles automatically, customize fonts, colors, and on-screen animations, then burn them into your video file with a single click. Highlight key moments, clarify your message, and raise click-through rates across all social media.

BETTER VISIBILITY

Make your video content searchable

Turn speech into SEO-friendly text with our automatic subtitle generator. When you add subtitles, search engines can index every spoken word, helping your videos appear in more searches. Export clean transcripts, add them to your description, or burn captions directly into the MP4.

Other subtitling features

Intelligent CPS Management

CPS allows you to ensure that your viewers have time to read the subtitles.

Edit Starting Timecode

By providing the starting timestamp, you can decide when the subtitles start.

Multiple Export Formats

We provide exports in SRT, VTT, STL, TXT, Final Cut Pro, AVID, Premiere, and more.

Sharing Functionalities

Collaborate and share your subtitles in view-only or edit mode.

Visual Timeline & Soundwave

See subtitles in real time and check their position with the soundwave.

Workspaces for collaboration

Create spaces for you to share your files with the rest of your team.

Video Integrations and APIs

Seamlessly integrate with your favorite social media platforms, video editors and more.

Subtitle Translator

Break language barrier and translate your subtitle files in +60 languages.

AI Online Subtitle Editor

Our user-friendly subtitle editor lets you edit your subtitles and make them match your audience in minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are subtitles?

Subtitles are text originating from a dialog or commentary transcript or screenplay in movies, TV shows, video games, and the like, generally shown at the bottom of the screen, but may also be at the top of the screen if the text at the bottom of the screen is already present.

How can I generate subtitles for my videos?

By using HappyScribe's automatic subtitle generator you will be able to generate subtitles in 150+ languages. Just upload or add a link to your video and our subtitling software will extract the speech from your video file and convert it into subtitles with 85% accuracy.

Is HappyScribe’s Subtitle Generator free to use?

HappyScribe offers both free trials and paid plans. You can test the subtitle generator for free and upgrade for more features or longer videos.

Can I edit subtitles after they’re generated?

Yes! HappyScribe includes an easy-to-use online subtitle editor that lets you adjust timing, text, and formatting before exporting your final subtitles.

How accurate are AI-generated subtitles?

The automatic subtitles are up to 85-95% accurate. For professional results, you can choose human-made subtitles with up to 99% accuracy.

Why should I use subtitles on my videos?

Adding subtitles improves video accessibility, boosts engagement, increases watch time, and helps your content reach global audiences.

Is it safe to upload my videos to HappyScribe?

Yes, all video and audio files are securely stored and processed using industry-standard encryption and data privacy practices.

The benefits of using HappyScribe for subtitling

Using AI for subtitling makes everything so much easier and faster. Instead of spending hours manually adding subtitles, AI does the heavy lifting for you in minutes. You’ll get accurate subtitles with minimal editing needed, saving you tons of time. Plus, with AI, translating your subtitles into more than a 100 languages is just a few clicks away, helping you connect with a global audience. Besides that, you can easily customize your subtitles; tweak the font size, add position, and more - and make everything look polished and professional, all in a fraction of the time.