Can I upload the subtitles to YouTube?

oVideo burns the captions into the video, so you upload the finished MP4 to YouTube. Separate SRT files are not supported yet.

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.

What languages are supported?

oVideo detects the spoken language automatically and subtitles the video in that language. Translation into other languages is not available.

Yes, to start. Your first 3 subtitled videos are free, with no watermark and no credit card. After that, a video costs 5 to 10 credits on a paid plan.

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, and exports an MP4 with the captions burned in.

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Captions for long-form and Shorts

Subtitle YouTube videos up to 10 minutes and add bold animated captions to Shorts, from the same tool.

Captions burned into the video

oVideo exports an MP4 with the captions burned in, so they show in every player and on every device, Shorts included.

More watch time, wider reach

Subtitles improve retention and accessibility and help YouTube understand your content — supporting discovery and SEO.

The workflow

How to subtitle a YouTube video

From video to captioned upload in four steps.

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Step 01
Add your YouTube video or Short to oVideo.
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AI transcribes and times the subtitles automatically.
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Style the captions and fix any wording.
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Export an MP4 with the captions burned in.

Where oVideo shows up

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

Make Shorts readable without sound

Subtitle a back catalog of videos quickly

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Answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I upload the subtitles to YouTube?: oVideo burns the captions into the video, so you upload the finished MP4 to YouTube. Separate SRT files are not supported yet.
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.
What languages are supported?: oVideo detects the spoken language automatically and subtitles the video in that language. Translation into other languages is not available.
Is it free?: Yes, to start. Your first 3 subtitled videos are free, with no watermark and no credit card. After that, a video costs 5 to 10 credits on a paid plan.