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AI-generated subtitles

Cinema8’s AI-powered subtitle generator automatically transcribes speech and adds accurate, synchronised captions to your videos according to a range of language options. Improve accessibility, reach multilingual audiences, and make your content easier to follow without using any external tools. Subtitles can be reviewed, edited, and updated directly in your Cinema8 workspace before publishing or exporting.

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Cinema8's video hosting platform includes AI-generated subtitles that make captioning faster and more accurate. The platform automatically detects spoken dialogue, converts it into timed subtitles, and aligns the text perfectly with your video. You can review and adjust captions directly in your browser before publishing, ensuring complete accuracy. Subtitled videos are stored securely in your Cinema8 library, ready to host, share, or translate.

Add AI-generated subtitles

How to add AI subtitles in Cinema8

Generate accurate subtitles automatically using Cinema8’s AI-powered transcription and timing tools.

Step 1

Upload your video to Cinema8 individually, in bulk, or via API. The platform automatically prepares your file for subtitle generation.

Step 2

Enable AI subtitle creation. Cinema8’s speech recognition engine transcribes spoken words, synchronises captions, and identifies speaker changes for clear, readable subtitles.

Step 3

Review, edit, or translate the generated subtitles directly in your browser. Save the final version and export or host it for global sharing.

Why use Cinema8 for AI-generated subtitles?

Cinema8 simplifies the subtitle creation process with accurate AI transcription, smart timing, and intuitive editing tools. Instead of outsourcing captioning or relying on external software, you can generate, review, and publish subtitles all in one place. Each version is securely stored in your Cinema8 library, ready to host, share, or translate for multilingual audiences.

How Cinema8 improves AI subtitle creation

Automatic transcription with high speech accuracy

Browser-based subtitle review and editing tools

Secure storage and export-ready subtitle video files

Improve accessibility for all viewers

Automatically add subtitles to videos to make content accessible for hearing-impaired audiences and those watching without sound. Cinema8’s AI captions ensure clarity across platforms, supporting accessibility standards for education, corporate training, and public communications.

Cinema8's AI helper is suggesting that the user adds subtitles to their video through accurate AI-generation.
Reach multilingual and global audiences

Translate AI-generated subtitles into different languages directly in Cinema8. This helps brands and educators localise content efficiently, making training videos, marketing materials, or online lessons understandable across regions.

Cinema8's AI video subtitle tools are being used for multilingual captioning. The person generating the subtitles is looking at a wide range of different language options.
Streamline video production workflows

Eliminate the need for external captioning tools. Cinema8 automatically generates, aligns, and stores subtitles alongside your hosted videos, helping teams produce ready-to-publish content faster and at lower cost.

Cinema8's AI video subtitle tools are shown alongside other subtitle tools including manual transcription and uploading subtitle files.
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Cinema8 has been instrumental in compiling all of the videos for a research project on employment for the blind or visually impaired, by offering an easy-to-use web-based platform for building Interactive Videos.

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Starter

$12

per month billed annually

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lead gen forms with CRM/email integration
  • 360 degree interactive video support
  • Unlimited screen recording
  • Customisable video player
  • 1TB bandwidth

Pro

$24

per month billed annually

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Sticky hotspots for moving objects
  • AI chaptering + SEO metadata
  • AI-powered speech search
  • Video heatmaps + advanced reports
  • 2TB bandwidth

Pro Plus

$84

per month billed annually

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • FTP upload for video libraries
  • Webhook-based event notifications
  • Domain restriction
  • Priority + dedicated support
  • Unlimited seats

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Cinema8’s AI subtitle engine uses advanced speech recognition to deliver high transcription accuracy across multiple languages and audio environments. The tool automatically detects timing, speaker changes, and sentence flow, reducing the need for manual adjustments. Minor edits can be made in the built-in subtitle editor to ensure each caption perfectly matches tone and pacing.
Once Cinema8 generates subtitles, you can edit, rephrase, or reposition captions directly in your browser. The real-time subtitle editor allows fine-tuning for phrasing, punctuation, and timing, ensuring the final version feels natural and professional before publishing or exporting.
Cinema8 supports multilingual subtitling. After generating captions in your preferred language, you can also translate them into 100+ different languages using integrated tools or external translation workflows. This enables global distribution of training, marketing, or educational videos without re-recording or duplicating content.
Subtitles can increase viewer retention by making content easier to follow across devices, especially on mobile or muted playback. They also improve comprehension for non-native speakers. By combining accurate AI video subtitles with analytics in Cinema8, teams can measure how accessibility contributes to engagement and watch time.
All videos and subtitle data are encrypted and stored securely within your Cinema8 video library. Access permissions can be managed by user, project, or department, ensuring sensitive materials remain protected. Version history also allows teams to track edits or restore previous subtitle files easily.