Free AI Subtitle Generator for Videos - 40+ Languages

Transform your video content with our free AI subtitle generator, the most advanced automatic subtitle maker available online. Create professional, accurate subtitles in 40+ languages including Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, English, Spanish, French, German, and more - all powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Whether you're a YouTube creator, TikTok influencer, Instagram content creator, educator, or business professional, our subtitle generator makes your videos accessible to global audiences instantly.

Unlike basic subtitle tools, our AI-powered system uses advanced speech recognition and natural language processing to deliver studio-quality results. Generate subtitles automatically from your video's audio, translate them to any supported language, and download as SRT files for YouTube or get videos with beautifully styled burned-in captions for TikTok and Instagram. Process up to 10 videos daily completely free - no credit card, no signup, no hidden costs.

Why Choose Our AI Subtitle Generator?

Complete Features List

• 40+ Languages Support: Generate subtitles in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, English (US, UK), Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Greek, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian, Malay, Swahili, and more.
• Dual Output Formats: Download professional SRT subtitle files to upload separately to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Alternatively, get videos with subtitles permanently burned in - perfect for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Instagram Stories, Twitter, and any platform where embedded captions boost engagement.
• AI-Powered Transcription & Translation: Advanced speech recognition accurately transcribes speech from your video. Automatically translate subtitles to any of the 40+ supported languages, helping you reach international audiences without hiring translators or learning new languages.
• Custom Subtitle Styling: Full control over subtitle appearance with adjustable font sizes (18-28px), multiple color presets (white, yellow, cyan, pink, green, orange, purple, blue), professional text outlines for readability, and flexible positioning (top, center, bottom). Choose from preset templates like "Viral Yellow" or create your own custom style.
• Email Notifications: Process videos asynchronously - provide your email address, close the browser, and continue your day. We'll send you the download link when subtitles are ready, typically within 1-5 minutes depending on video length.
• Zero Signup for Basic Use: Start generating subtitles immediately without creating an account, verifying email, or providing payment information. Perfect for quick one-off subtitle generation.
• Optional Google Login for Advanced Features: Login with Google to unlock video history, subtitle editing, priority processing, and unlimited storage. Edit subtitle text and timing after generation, save your work, and regenerate with corrections.
• Fast Processing: Industry-leading processing speeds - approximately 30 seconds per minute of video for SRT files, 60 seconds per minute for videos with burned subtitles. Much faster than manual transcription or competing services.
• Privacy-First Architecture: All videos are processed on secure AWS servers and automatically deleted after 24 hours. We never store, analyze, or use your content for any purpose beyond generating your subtitles. Your privacy is our priority.
• Mobile-Friendly Interface: Fully responsive design works flawlessly on desktop computers, tablets, smartphones (iOS and Android). Upload and process videos from any device, anywhere.

How to Use This Free Subtitle Generator

1. Upload Your Video File: Drag and drop your video into the upload area or click to browse your files. Supported formats include MP4, MOV, AVI, and most common video formats. Maximum video length is 25 minutes (contact us for longer videos or batch processing needs).
2. Select Language Options: Choose your video's spoken language from 40+ options. Then select your desired subtitle language - choose "Same as video" for transcription-only, or pick any other language for automatic translation. Our AI handles both transcription and translation seamlessly.
3. Choose Your Output Format: Select "SRT File" to get a subtitle file you can upload to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, or any platform supporting external subtitles. Choose "Video with Subtitles" to get a video with captions permanently embedded - ideal for TikTok, Instagram, Twitter. Or select "Both" to get both options.
4. Customize Subtitle Style (Optional): For video output with burned subtitles, customize font size, text color, outline color, and subtitle position. Use preset templates like "Viral Yellow" or "Modern Cyan" for popular social media styles, or create your own custom look.
5. Add Email for Notification (Optional): Enter your email address to receive the download link when processing completes. This allows you to close the browser and continue with other tasks while we process your video in the background.
6. Generate Subtitles: Click the "Generate Subtitles" button and wait for AI processing to complete. You'll see real-time progress updates. Logged-in users can safely close the browser and check their video history later.
7. Download and Use: Download your SRT file or video with embedded subtitles. Upload SRT files directly to YouTube's subtitle section. Post videos with burned subtitles directly to TikTok, Instagram Reels, or any social platform.

Supported Languages and Regions

Generate accurate subtitles and translate videos in these languages with native pronunciation and regional accuracy:

Popular Use Cases for AI Subtitle Generation

• YouTube Content Creators: Add professional subtitles to your YouTube videos to improve accessibility, boost SEO rankings, and reach non-native speakers. Subtitled videos get 40% more views and significantly better watch time. Upload SRT files directly through YouTube Studio for multilingual subtitle support.
• TikTok & Instagram Influencers: Create viral-ready videos with eye-catching captions. Studies show that 85% of videos on social media are watched without sound - embedded subtitles ensure your message gets across. Use our "Viral Yellow" template to match trending TikTok and Instagram Reel styles.
• Educators & E-Learning: Make educational content accessible to students who speak different languages or have hearing difficulties. Translate lecture videos into multiple languages to expand your student base globally. Perfect for online courses, tutorial videos, and educational YouTube channels.
• Business & Corporate: Create professional training videos, product demos, marketing content, and internal communications with multilingual subtitles. Reach international markets without expensive voice-over production. Ideal for employee onboarding, compliance training, and customer education.
• Podcasters & Audio Content: Convert podcast episodes into captioned video clips for social media promotion. Repurpose audio content for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram by adding subtitle overlays to static or animated backgrounds.
• Event Organizers: Add subtitles to conference talks, webinars, presentations, and event recordings. Make content accessible to international attendees and comply with accessibility requirements.
• Marketing Agencies: Produce multilingual ad campaigns, social media content, and promotional videos for clients. Expand campaign reach across different language markets without hiring translators or voice actors.
• News & Media Organizations: Quickly add subtitles to news videos, interviews, and documentary footage. Translate content for international audiences and improve accessibility compliance.

Understanding SRT Files vs Burned Subtitles

SRT Files (SubRip Subtitle Format)

Best for: YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, LinkedIn, professional video platforms

• Plain text file (.srt) containing subtitle text with precise timing information
• Upload separately to video platforms alongside your video file
• Viewers can toggle subtitles on/off based on their preference
• Support for multiple subtitle tracks in different languages on platforms like YouTube
• Faster processing time (approximately 30 seconds per minute of video)
• Easy to edit text, timing, and formatting after generation using any text editor
• Smaller file sizes - no need to re-render the entire video
• Improves video SEO as platforms can index subtitle text for search rankings
• Accessibility compliant for WCAG guidelines and platform requirements

Videos with Burned Subtitles (Hardcoded Captions)

Best for: TikTok, Instagram Reels, Instagram Stories, Twitter, Snapchat

• Subtitles permanently embedded directly into the video pixels
• Ready to upload immediately to any platform without additional setup
• Professional styling with customizable colors, fonts, sizes, and shadow effects for maximum readability
• Longer processing time (approximately 60 seconds per minute of video) due to video rendering
• Guaranteed visibility - viewers cannot accidentally turn off subtitles
• Essential for social media platforms where 85% of users watch videos without sound
• Perfect for viral content where captions drive engagement and shareability
• Cannot be edited after generation - re-process video for changes
• Larger file sizes as video must be fully re-encoded with subtitle overlays

How AI Subtitle Generation Works

Our subtitle generator uses state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to deliver accurate, natural-sounding subtitles:

Step 1: Audio Extraction - The AI first extracts high-quality audio from your video file, normalizing audio levels and removing background noise for optimal speech recognition accuracy.

Step 2: Speech Recognition - Advanced automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology powered by deep learning neural networks transcribes spoken words to text. Our models are trained on thousands of hours of diverse speech data across all supported languages, ensuring high accuracy even with accents, background noise, and multiple speakers.

Step 3: Language Processing - Natural language processing algorithms analyze transcribed text for context, proper nouns, technical terms, and sentence structure. This ensures accurate capitalization, punctuation, and formatting.

Step 4: Translation (if selected) - If you chose a different subtitle language than the video's spoken language, our neural machine translation system automatically translates the transcribed text while preserving meaning, context, and cultural nuances.

Step 5: Timing Synchronization - AI precisely aligns subtitle text with speech timing, ensuring subtitles appear and disappear at exactly the right moments. Sophisticated algorithms account for speech patterns, pauses, and reading speeds.

Step 6: Output Generation - Finally, the system generates your chosen output format - SRT files for platform upload or video files with professionally styled burned-in subtitles matching your customization preferences.

Tips for Best Subtitle Results

• Use Clear Audio: Videos with clear speech and minimal background noise produce the most accurate subtitles. Record in quiet environments when possible.
• Avoid Heavy Music Overlays: Background music is fine, but very loud music competing with speech can reduce transcription accuracy.
• Multiple Speakers: Our AI handles multiple speakers well, but clearly differentiated voices produce better results than overlapping dialogue.
• Review and Edit: Login with Google to access subtitle editing features. Review generated subtitles and make corrections to names, technical terms, or industry-specific jargon.
• Choose Appropriate Colors: For burned subtitles, use high-contrast colors (white text with black outline is most readable). Match subtitle colors to your brand or content style.
• Position Matters: Bottom positioning is standard and familiar to viewers. Center positioning can work for artistic content. Top positioning is less common but can be useful to avoid covering visual elements.
• Test on Target Platform: Before mass uploading, test one video with subtitles on your target platform to ensure formatting and readability meet your standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this subtitle generator completely free to use?

Yes, our AI subtitle generator is 100% free for up to 10 videos per day. Each video can be up to 25 minutes long. There's no credit card required, no hidden fees, no trial period that expires. For businesses or creators needing more than 10 videos daily, contact us on WhatsApp for custom enterprise plans with higher limits and priority processing.

What languages can I generate subtitles in?

We support 40+ languages including major world languages and regional dialects: Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, English (US, UK), Spanish (Spain, Latin America), French, German, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Greek, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian, Malay, and Swahili. More languages are added regularly based on user demand.

Can I get subtitles without translation (transcription only)?

Absolutely! Select "Same as video" in the subtitle language dropdown to generate subtitles in your video's original spoken language without translation. This is perfect for accessibility purposes or when you want to add captions in the same language as the audio.

How accurate are AI-generated subtitles?

Our AI achieves 90-95% accuracy on clear audio with standard accents. Accuracy improves with: clear speech, minimal background noise, standard accents, and single speakers. Accuracy may be slightly lower with: heavy accents, technical jargon, overlapping dialogue, or noisy environments. You can always edit subtitles after generation if logged in with Google to correct any inaccuracies.

How long does subtitle generation take?

Processing time depends on video length and output format. SRT files process at approximately 30 seconds per minute of video (a 10-minute video takes about 5 minutes). Videos with burned subtitles take approximately 60 seconds per minute (a 10-minute video takes about 10 minutes). You can provide an email address to receive notifications when processing completes, allowing you to close the browser during processing.

Is my video content safe and private?

Yes, we take privacy seriously. All videos are: (1) Processed on secure AWS servers with encryption, (2) Never watched, analyzed, or used by humans, (3) Automatically deleted from our servers after 24 hours, (4) Never used to train AI models or shared with third parties, (5) Protected by enterprise-grade security measures. We only use your video to generate subtitles as requested, then permanently delete it.

What video formats and lengths are supported?

We support MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and most common video formats. Maximum video length is 25 minutes for free users. For longer videos (webinars, conferences, films) or batch processing of multiple videos, contact us for enterprise solutions with custom length limits and bulk upload capabilities.

Can I edit subtitles after they're generated?

Yes! Login with Google to unlock subtitle editing features. You can: (1) Edit subtitle text to correct errors or improve phrasing, (2) Adjust timing to sync better with speech, (3) Change subtitle styling (colors, fonts, position), (4) Regenerate SRT files or videos with your edits. All your videos are saved in your history for future editing.

How do I use SRT files on YouTube?

After downloading your SRT file: (1) Open YouTube Studio, (2) Select your video, (3) Click "Subtitles" in the left menu, (4) Click "Add Language" and select your subtitle language, (5) Click "Add" under Subtitles, then "Upload File", (6) Upload your SRT file, (7) Review and publish. YouTube will display your subtitles with the CC button. You can upload multiple SRT files in different languages to offer multilingual subtitles.

Does this work for TikTok and Instagram Reels?

Yes! Select "Video with Subtitles" output to get a video file with permanently burned captions - perfect for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Instagram Stories, and any platform where captions need to be embedded. Customize subtitle style to match viral content trends. Popular styles include "Viral Yellow" (yellow text with black outline) which performs exceptionally well on TikTok and generates high engagement.

Can I translate my video to multiple languages at once?

Currently, each generation creates subtitles in one language. To create multilingual subtitles: (1) Process your video once selecting your first target language, (2) Process again selecting your second language, (3) Repeat for additional languages. Each counts as one video toward your daily limit. For bulk multilingual processing, contact us for enterprise API access.

Last updated: February 2026 | Regularly maintained with latest AI models and features