Captions for long-form and Shorts
Generate clean subtitles for full YouTube videos and bold animated captions for YouTube Shorts — from the same tool.
YouTube Subtitles
YouTube subtitle generator built for watch timeCaption your YouTube videos and Shorts automatically.
Add subtitles to your YouTube videos and Shorts without manual captioning. oVideo transcribes and times your captions, lets you style them for Shorts or long-form, and exports an SRT to upload or a burned-in video.
For long-form and ShortsExport SRT or burned-inBoost watch time & accessibility
Upload an SRT or burn them in
Export a standard SRT subtitle file to upload to YouTube, or burn captions directly into the video for Shorts.
More watch time, wider reach
Subtitles improve retention and accessibility and help YouTube understand your content — supporting discovery and SEO.
How to subtitle a YouTube video
From video to captioned upload in four steps.
publish faster
- 1
Add your YouTube video or Short to oVideo.
- 2
AI transcribes and times the subtitles automatically.
- 3
Style captions for long-form or Shorts and fix any wording.
- 4
Export an SRT for YouTube, or a burned-in video for Shorts.
Great for YouTube creators who want to
The wins subtitles bring on YouTube.
Increase average view duration
Caption Shorts with bold animated text
Make videos accessible to all viewers
Help YouTube index spoken content for search
Reach international viewers with translated subtitles
Subtitle a back catalog of videos quickly
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I upload the subtitles to YouTube?
- Yes — export a standard SRT file and upload it in YouTube Studio, or burn captions into the video for Shorts.
- Does it work for YouTube Shorts?
- Yes. You can create bold, animated word-by-word captions ideal for Shorts, or clean subtitles for long-form.
- Will subtitles help my YouTube SEO?
- Captions help YouTube understand your spoken content and improve accessibility and retention, which support discovery.
- Can I translate YouTube subtitles?
- Yes — translate subtitles into 20+ languages to grow an international audience.
- Is it free?
- You can start free; paid plans add minutes, styling, and watermark-free export.