Burn Subtitles into Video

Hardcode SRT or VTT subtitles into your video so they show on every platform. Upload both files, download one MP4.

Needs two files: a video and subtitles (SRT or VTT).

Add your two files

Drop both at once, or one at a time. We work out which is which.

VideoMP4, MOV, MKV and other video formats
SubtitlesSRT or VTTNo subtitles yet? Create them from your video
Burn Subtitles Into Videoor drop them hereVideo file · Subtitles: SRT or VTT
Burned captionSample from a short interview. Not your file.

How to burn subtitles into a video

4 steps

  1. 1. Add both files

    A video (MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM) and subtitles (SRT or VTT).

  2. 2. Choose the look

    Text size, position and background, or turn on Studio styling for presets and approved fonts.

  3. 3. Burn

    The captions are rendered into the picture.

  4. 4. Download the MP4

    One file that plays with captions everywhere.

Two ways to style your captions

4 capabilities

  • Standard

    Text size, position and background. For full styling with a rendered preview, use Style Studio.

  • Subtitle Style Studio

    12 tested presets, approved fonts and colours. Approve a real rendered frame before export.

  • Pre-flight check

    Warns if cues run past the end of the video before you start.

  • Free and Pro

    Free exports are 720p with a small watermark, up to 30 minutes. Pro exports full resolution with no watermark, up to 2 hours.

Real example

Real before and after. 1 example
Video before and after burning in subtitles
Video frame without captions, from a 44-second NASA science clipBefore
The same video frame with subtitles burned into the picture by VideoText, no watermarkAfter, VideoText output

The SRT was hardcoded into the MP4, so the captions show on every player and platform. Both frames are from 0:03. This Pro export kept the source resolution and has no watermark.

Source clip: NASA ScienceCasts, public domain. NASA does not endorse VideoText.

Real output · video + SRT → MP4

Input
nasa-asteroid-sample.mp4 (0:44)
nasa-asteroid-captions.srt (12 cues)
Output
nasa-asteroid-sample_video_with_subtitles_burned_in.mp4
854 × 480 · captions in the picture · no watermark (Pro)

Who burns subtitles

Social video, Client deliverables, Translated versions

  • Social video

    Instagram, TikTok and autoplay feeds that ignore subtitle files.

  • Client deliverables

    Open captions that can't be switched off or lost.

  • Translated versions

    Burn each language into its own MP4.

Frequently asked questions

8 questions

What does it mean to burn subtitles into a video?

The captions become part of the picture, so they show on every player and can't be turned off.

How do I burn subtitles without Premiere or FFmpeg?

Upload the video and the SRT or VTT here, choose the style and download the MP4.

Can I hardcode an SRT file into an MP4?

Yes. SRT and VTT both work, with MP4, MOV, AVI or WebM video.

Is it free?

Yes, with limits: Free exports are 720p with a small watermark, for videos up to 30 minutes. Pro exports full resolution without a watermark.

Are burned-in subtitles the same as closed captions?

No. Closed captions are a separate file viewers can switch off; burned-in (open) captions can't be.

Can I change the font, colour or position?

Standard mode sets size, position and background. Subtitle Style Studio adds presets, approved fonts and colours.

I don't have a subtitle file. What should I do?

Generate one from the video in Video to Subtitles, then burn it here.

Which video formats are supported?

MP4, MOV, AVI and WebM, up to 2 GB on Free.

Next steps

Burn your subtitles into the video

Upload both files and download one captioned MP4.

Burn Subtitles Into Video