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How to add and edit subtitles

Add, edit, style, translate, and review subtitles.

👀 Availability

Most subtitle styles are free to use. Translation, bilingual subtitles, AI Emojis, downloads, and some advanced subtitle options can depend on your plan.

Use Subtitles to add readable captions, choose a visual style, fine-tune each subtitle line, translate subtitles, and control how text appears on screen.

Subtitles make short-form videos easier to watch, especially when viewers scroll with sound off.

Add subtitles

  • Open your clip in Video Editor.

  • Open Subtitles.

  • Turn on Subtitles if they are not already enabled.

  • Review the subtitle text and timing.

  • Choose a style and adjust subtitle settings before exporting or publishing.

Choose a subtitle style

Open the Style tab to choose from Basic and Dynamic subtitle styles.

Most styles are free to use, so you can try different looks before exporting. Use a simple style for educational or brand content, and a more dynamic style for social clips, reactions, gaming, or creator content.

Before publishing, check:

  • The text is large enough for mobile viewing

  • The color has enough contrast

  • Subtitles do not cover faces, products, gameplay action, or UI details

  • The style matches the tone of the clip

  • Important words remain readable during fast cuts

Edit subtitle text

Open the Edit tab when you need more control over the subtitle text.

You can review and adjust subtitles line by line, which is useful when you need to fix:

  • Misspelled names

  • Brand names

  • Incorrect words

  • Punctuation

  • Translation wording

  • Lines that are too long to read comfortably

For example, if the subtitle says "Way in video" but the speaker means "WayinVideo," correct the brand name and review nearby lines for the same issue.

Editing subtitle text changes the displayed text. It does not change the original spoken audio.

Adjust subtitle display settings

Use subtitle settings to control how subtitles appear in the final clip.

Setting

What it does

When to use it

Subtitle display

Choose original, translated, or bilingual subtitles

Use bilingual subtitles when viewers may benefit from seeing both languages

Show punctuation

Show or hide punctuation in subtitles

Hide punctuation for a cleaner social style, or keep it for clarity

Max characters per line

Control how many characters appear on each subtitle line

Use shorter lines for mobile, fast-paced clips, and dynamic styles

Emoji

Add emojis that match the meaning of the subtitle

Use for social, gaming, reaction, or creator clips

Translate subtitles

Use subtitle translation when you want your clip to work for viewers in another language.

Depending on your plan and workspace settings, you can display:

  • Original subtitles

  • Translated subtitles

  • Bilingual subtitles

Always review translated subtitles before publishing. Names, slang, jokes, and product terms may need manual correction.

Add AI Emojis

AI Emojis can add emojis based on the meaning of each subtitle line.

Use AI Emojis for social-first clips, gaming content, reactions, or creator videos where a more expressive subtitle style fits the content. Avoid overusing emojis when the clip is educational, formal, or brand-sensitive.

Download subtitles

If subtitle download is available, use it to save a subtitle file for review, backup, or use in another editing workflow.

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