How to create subtitles from a video
Upload a video, generate timed transcript text, and export SRT or VTT subtitles for editors, video platforms, web players, and accessibility workflows.
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Upload videos you own or have permission to process for subtitles and captions.
Start with the spoken audio in your video
Subtitle files need both words and timing. InstantTranscriber extracts speech from the video, creates a transcript, and lets you export timed caption formats.
Good fit for
- YouTube videos
- Course videos
- Webinars
- Product demos
- Training videos
What the Transcript Helps With
SRT subtitles
Use SRT for broad compatibility with editors, social platforms, and caption upload workflows.
VTT captions
Use VTT for HTML5 video players, web captions, and browser-based playback.
Review copy
Export DOCX, PDF, or TXT too when editors need readable transcript text.
Upload-Based Workflow
These pages are written for uploaded audio or video files. For video platforms, export a file you are allowed to process instead of pasting a video-page URL.
- Upload the MP4, MOV, WebM, or supported video file.
- Generate the transcript and review words, speaker labels, and important names.
- Export SRT or VTT for subtitles, or DOCX/TXT when you also need an editable transcript.
Common Issues and Fixes
Captions are too dense
Review the exported caption file in your video tool and adjust line breaks when needed.
VTT and SRT are used interchangeably
Use SRT for broad subtitle compatibility and VTT for web player captions.
Related Workflows
FAQ
How do I create subtitles from a video?
Upload the video, generate a transcript, then export SRT or VTT depending on where the subtitles will be used.
Should I use SRT or VTT?
Use SRT for broad editor and platform compatibility. Use VTT for HTML5 and web video caption workflows.
Can I also export the transcript as DOCX?
Yes. Export DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, or VTT after transcription.
Start how to create subtitles from a video today
Upload an audio or video file, generate a transcript, and export it in the format your workflow needs.
Instant access. No credit card required.
Sign up is required before uploading or transcribing.
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- 3 transcriptions per day
- Max 35 minutes per file
- Max 50 MB per file
- First transcript summary included
- Export to TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT
Pro Plan
$9.99
per month - or $5.99/mo billed annually (save 40%)
- Unlimited transcriptions
- Parallel transcription jobs
- Max 10 hours per file
- Max 3 GB per file
- Higher-quality speaker labels
- Transcript summaries
- Priority support
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