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Add subtitles to video

With Cinema8, it’s easy to add subtitles to any video. Generate captions automatically with AI, upload SRT files, or type them in manually using the Subtitle Editor. Customise font, style, and positioning for clarity, or translate subtitles into multiple languages to reach global audiences. Every video is hosted securely, with analytics to show how viewers engage with your subtitled content.

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Cinema8’s video hosting platform includes powerful subtitle tools to make your content accessible and engaging. Generate subtitles automatically with AI, upload existing SRT or VTT files, or create them manually in the Subtitle Editor. Customise fonts, colours, and placement to match your brand, and translate captions into multiple languages for global reach. Secure hosting ensures every subtitled video is protected, while analytics show how viewers engage with your content.

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How to add subtitles to videos with Cinema8

Easily add subtitles to your videos with AI, file uploads, or manual editing, then customise and share securely through your Cinema8 library.

Step 1

Upload your video to Cinema8’s dashboard, then choose how to add subtitles: generate them automatically with AI, upload an SRT or VTT file, or start typing manually.

Step 2

Open the Subtitle Editor to refine timing, adjust positioning, and customise fonts, colours, and styling. Translate captions into multiple languages to make your video accessible worldwide.

Step 3

Publish your subtitled video directly from Cinema8. Share it securely with your audience, embed it on websites or platforms, and use analytics to measure how subtitles improve engagement and accessibility.

Why use Cinema8 to add subtitles to videos?

Cinema8 makes subtitling simple, accurate, and flexible. Generate subtitles automatically with AI, upload SRT files, or create them manually in the Subtitle Editor, all within one secure platform. Custom styling options ensure captions match your brand, while translation tools expand your reach to global audiences. Built-in analytics show how viewers engage with subtitled content, helping you understand its impact on accessibility, retention, and overall video performance.

How Cinema8 improves adding subtitles to video

AI-generated subtitles in 100+ languages

Custom styling for branded captions

Analytics to measure subtitle impact

Use subtitles to improve accessibility

Add subtitles to your videos to ensure they are accessible to everyone, including viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Subtitles also support audiences watching without sound, making your content more inclusive and impactful.

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Reach global audiences with subtitle translation

Translate subtitles into multiple languages to expand your video’s reach. International viewers can engage with your content more easily, while localisation helps your brand connect authentically with audiences across different markets.

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Cinema8's subtitle tools show a range of different language options for users to choose from, thereby helping global audiences understand the content.
Boost engagement and retention with accurate captions

Use AI-generated or customised subtitles and captions to improve clarity and understanding. Subtitles keep viewers engaged, help explain complex topics, and increase retention, leading to stronger overall performance for your video content.

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You can add subtitles to an existing video by uploading it into Cinema8 and choosing from multiple subtitle options. The platform lets you generate captions with AI, upload subtitle files, or create them manually using an in-browser editor. This makes it easy to subtitle any video without needing separate software, while also ensuring captions match your brand’s design and accessibility needs.
Cinema8 offers a free subtitle generator that automatically creates subtitles for your videos. The tool uses AI to transcribe speech, then allows you to review and edit the text for accuracy as well as choose from over 100 languages. By including this feature within the platform, you can make your videos more accessible without needing to purchase separate software or services. Additionally, pairing subtitles with Cinema8's video SEO tools can help you make your content more discoverable on search engines.
Cinema8’s built-in AI can add subtitles to a video in minutes. It automatically detects spoken content, converts it into text, and supports translation into over 100 languages. This makes it easy to add subtitles to videos at scale, improve accessibility, and deliver content to global audiences directly from one platform. To organise subtitled videos more effectively, you can also apply video tags that improve navigation and help viewers find the content that is most relevant to them.
You can add subtitles in different languages by using Cinema8’s AI subtitle generator and translation tools. After creating captions in the original language, the system can automatically translate them into more than 100 languages. This works really well for tutorial screen recordings, training content, and more, as you can record one video and distribute it with a range of different subtitle languages to make it accessible for a global audience.
Subtitles make your videos accessible to viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as audiences watching without sound. They also provide clarity in noisy environments and support multilingual audiences when paired with translation, making your content more inclusive and effective.
Cinema8’s Subtitle Editor lets you control font, colour, size, background transparency, and placement of subtitles, ensuring captions align with your brand’s style. This level of customisation makes your videos look polished and professional while improving readability.
No additional software is required to add subtitles when you use Cinema8’s online platform. Cinema8 provides AI-generated subtitles, manual editing tools, and file upload options as part of its solutions. Everything is browser-based, so you can manage and publish subtitled videos without switching between multiple applications.