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Subtitle Generator with an SRT File

Upload a video and get it back with subtitles burned in, plus an SRT file you can upload to YouTube or open in any editor. Subtitles can be translated in the same job.

  • FilesSubtitled MP4 + SRT
  • Speech13 languages + auto detect
  • Translate to13 languages
  • Max video10 min · 200 MB

Set it up

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Estimated15 credits
Ways to pay less
  • 15 credits per started minute, so a 3:05 video costs 60 credits and trimming it to 3:00 brings it to 45.
  • Translation is a flat 5 credits per job whatever the length, so translating a 10-minute video costs the same extra as a 1-minute one.

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What is a subtitle generator?

A subtitle generator is a tool that turns the speech in a video into timed subtitles without you typing anything. On Trendai.video you upload an MP4, MOV or WEBM up to 10 minutes, and the AI transcribes it with a timing for every word. You get two files: the video with subtitles burned into the picture, and an SRT subtitle file with the same timings. Pick one of 13 languages, or let the AI detect it, and translate the subtitles if you need them in another language.

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Style: Yellow highlightALL CAPS
Word-by-word captions in the Yellow highlight style, timed to the speech.

How to use AI Caption Generator in 3 steps

  1. Upload the video

    Sign in and upload an MP4, MOV or WEBM with speech, up to 200 MB and 10 minutes. The subtitle generator needs a sound track with spoken words.

  2. Set the language and look

    Pick the speech language or keep Detect automatically. Choose a translation if you want subtitles in another language, then check the style, position and case.

  3. Generate subtitles and download both files

    Press Add captions. In a few minutes the subtitled MP4 and the SRT file are saved in My Videos, ready to download.

What AI Caption Generator does

Two outputs from one job

The burned-in MP4 is ready to post anywhere, even on apps that can't load subtitle files. The SRT is a plain text file of numbered lines with start and end times, the format YouTube, most video players and editors accept as a subtitle track.

Readable lines, not walls of text

Words are grouped into short lines of two to four, broken at commas, full stops and pauses of half a second. Each subtitle stays on screen exactly while those words are spoken, so viewers never read ahead of the speaker.

Bold white by default

This page starts on Bold white: large white text with a black outline that reads over dark and light footage alike. You can switch to Boxed, Minimal or one of the word-by-word styles in the form before you run the job.

Translated subtitles, same timing

Choose a language in Translate captions to and every line is translated while keeping its original start and end time. The burned-in video and the SRT both come back in the new language.

Placed to stay out of the way

Subtitles sit at the bottom by default, inside a safe margin. Move them to the top when the bottom of the frame has on-screen text, a lower third or a product shot you don't want covered.

Comparison

Why use AI Caption Generator instead of typing captions by hand?

Manual captions mean transcribing, timing every line and styling it. The AI does all three in one job.

FeatureAI Caption GeneratorTyping captions by hand
TranscriptionSpeech written out word by word, in 13 languages or auto-detectedType out every word while replaying the clip
TimingEach word timed to the speech, in short lines of two to four wordsDrag every caption into place on a timeline
StylingSix ready caption styles burned into the videoBuild a caption style and copy it to every line
TranslationTranslate the captions in the same jobA translator, then timing the new text again
OutputA captioned MP4 plus an SRT subtitle fileExport captions and video separately
Price15 credits per started minuteYour time, or a per-minute transcription service

What you can make with it

Subtitles for a YouTube upload

A 9-minute vlog or tutorial gets more watch time when viewers can turn subtitles on. YouTube takes an SRT file as a subtitle track.

  • Upload the final export and leave the speech language on the one you speak.
  • Download the SRT and add it in YouTube Studio under Subtitles, so viewers can switch it on and off.
  • Use the burned-in MP4 for the clips you cut and post elsewhere.
  • A 9-minute video costs 135 credits.

English subtitles for a video in another language

A family recording in Turkish or a Spanish cooking lesson can be shared with English-speaking friends or viewers.

  • Set the speech language to Turkish or Spanish, or use Detect automatically.
  • Set Translate captions to English. Each line keeps its timing.
  • Pick Boxed if the footage is bright, like a kitchen with white tiles.
  • Translation adds 5 credits per job, so a 4-minute video is 65 credits.

Subtitles for a lesson or company update

A recorded class or a team update shared in a chat is often watched with the sound off, in an office or on a train.

  • Keep As spoken so sentences, names and terms look normal.
  • Use Minimal for a calm look that doesn't pull the eye from slides.
  • Send the SRT to anyone who needs a text copy of the talk with timestamps.
  • Check the spelling of names and technical words in the SRT before sharing it.

Who it's for

YouTubers

Creators who want an SRT for every upload and a subtitled version for clips, without typing a transcript.

Teachers and trainers

People recording lessons who want students to read along, in the original language or a translated one.

Families and travellers

Anyone sharing a video in one language with relatives or friends who speak another.

Teams and small brands

People posting product demos, updates and how-tos for their brand that must make sense on mute.

Tips for the best result

  • Clean, close speech gives the best subtitles. A lapel or phone mic near the speaker beats a camera across the room.
  • Background music under the voice lowers accuracy; keep it quiet, or clean the audio first with the AI Audio Enhancer.
  • Choose the speech language yourself if the video starts with a short greeting in another language, so detection doesn't guess wrong.
  • If someone talks over another person, those lines may be merged or missed. Read the SRT through once before publishing.
  • Burned-in subtitles can't be turned off. Upload the SRT as a separate track when viewers should be able to hide them.

Frequently asked questions

How do I generate subtitles for a video automatically?

Upload the video, choose the speech language or auto detect, and press Add captions. The AI transcribes the speech and returns a subtitled MP4 and an SRT file.

Can I download the subtitles as an SRT file?

Yes. Every job includes an SRT file with the same timings as the burned-in subtitles.

How do I add the SRT file to YouTube?

In YouTube Studio, open the video, go to Subtitles, choose to upload a file with timing and select the SRT. Viewers can then turn the subtitles on or off.

How much does the subtitle generator cost?

15 credits per started minute of video, plus 5 credits if you translate. A 10-minute video costs 150 credits, or 155 with translation.

Which languages can it make subtitles in?

13 speech languages, or automatic detection: English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian and Russian. Subtitles can be translated into any of the same 13.

Can I get subtitles without burning them into the video?

The job always makes a burned-in MP4, but the SRT file is separate. Use only the SRT if you want subtitles viewers can switch off.

What's the difference between subtitles and captions here?

None in how they're made. This page starts with a plain Bold white subtitle look; the same tool also has word-by-word caption styles for short-form posts.

How long a video can I subtitle?

Up to 10 minutes and 200 MB, in MP4, MOV or WEBM. For a longer recording, split it into parts and subtitle each one.

Do I need an account?

Yes. Sign in with Google or email; each job costs credits from your balance, and the result is saved in My Videos.

What if a job fails?

If a job can't finish, the credits it used go back to your balance automatically.

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