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How to Add Subtitles to a Video Permanently [Free]

Many people ask how to add subtitles to a video permanently. Well, it is not that difficult after you

download subtitles from websites

.

Subtitles use a different format and have another file extension. The typical extension file is Subrip Subtitle Format or the

SRT file

, which you can create using Notepad or a text editor.

Additionally, you can use a

subtitle editor software

that makes your work easy. All the media players allow you to add subtitle files, browse the file, or auto-detect the file based on the content you are watching.

In this article, you will learn how to easily add subtitles to a video on PC, android, iPhone, and online.

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Part 1: How to Add Subtitles to a Video Permanently

Part 2: How to Add Subtitles to a Movie Online

Part 3: How to Add Subtitles to a Video on Android (Manually)

Part 4: How to Add Subtitles to a Video on iPhone

Part 1: How to Add Subtitles to a Video Permanently

Adding subtitles to a video permanently has become easier!

Although it is an additional step during your video editing procedure, adding the subtitles helps your videos reach larger masses. Subtitles appear on the screen and narrate the dialogue. It also helps in translating one language to another.

Follow the steps to add subtitles to your videos permanently on PC:

Image credit: Camtasia

Image credit: Camtasia

Image credit: Camtasia

In that case, you can use the replay button that allows the video to play in a loop until you finish writing down the subtitle for that specific part.

Part 2: How to Add Subtitles to a Movie Online

You can now add subtitles to your favorite movie online without downloading any software.

Kapwing Video subtitle maker

helps you complete the entire process in a few simple steps.

Likewise, you can add a video that is already on the Internet by pasting the video’s link.

Image credit: Kapwing

It helps in generating the dialogues or text automatically. Likewise, you can edit the text’s text and timing for each scene individually through the user-friendly online interface.

You can import the subtitles with the SRT file extension, which you can directly embed into the video.

Image credit: Kapwing

It also allows for changing the font size, color, and video size. You can click the timestamp for the detailed editing of the subtitles.

Plus, you have the provision for moving the subtitle up or down according to the video.

They appear permanently for that video, which you can share across multiple platforms.

You can also download the video to share on different social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. You can operate the software on a phone and computer.

Image credit: Kapwing

Part 3: How to Add Subtitles to a Video on Android (Manually)

Subtitles are available as a separate file, which you can download in addition to the video file. You can attach it to the video or allow the VLC media player to do it for you.

If the downloaded file is on your computer, connect your phone and transfer it to your Android phone. Follow the steps below to add subtitle file in VLC on Android device:

Image credit: VLC

If it is in a different folder, tap the subtitles button available next to the Play button. Browse to the subtitle file by clicking the Select Subtitle File option.

Part 4: How to Add Subtitles to a Video on iPhone

Whether you created a video or like to add subtitles to an existing video on

iMovie

, the procedure to add is straightforward on your iPhone. The steps are:

Image credit: iMovie

Image credit: iMovie

Image credit: iMovie

Conclusion

Above are the steps to add subtitles to video permanently without converting on Camtasia, iMovie, VLC and online. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below to let us know.

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