Add Subtitles to a Video for Free with Movavi Video Editor

Add subtitles manually or automatically with AI
Customize font, size, color, and position of subtitles
Export videos with embedded subtitles in popular formats

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Why Movavi Subtitle Editor stands out

Beginner-friendly with pro-level features

Movavi balances professional-grade features with an interface that even complete beginners can quickly master.

Tons of built-in effects and music

Movavi comes loaded with 10,000+ creative effects, built-in transitions, titles, overlays, music tracks, sounds, frames, backgrounds, stickers, and more.

One-click AI

Movavi makes it super-easy to create subtitles, remove pauses, clean up noisy audio, track motion, change out backgrounds, and more – all automatically, no technical skills needed.

Smooth performance

Movavi is lightweight, easy to set up, and runs smoothly – even if your laptop isn’t top-of-the-line.

Features to edit videos

AI motion tracking

Enhance reality in your videos with additional moving graphics. Just click, and AI will quickly attach any photos, videos, emojis, or memes to objects in your footage.

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AI background removal

Use the power of the AI to instantly swap backgrounds in your videos with no green screens. Drop in a new vibrant scene and get ready for an avalanche of likes on socials!

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Hundreds of drag-and-drop cinematic effects

Supercharge your videos with tons of creative, professionally designed effects. Add stickers for cool accents, transitions for smoother stories, overlays for extra style, and there’s even more!

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Overlays, stickers, and transitions

Use stickers to add fun and personality, overlays to give extra style, and transitions to keep your storyline flowing smoothly. Make every moment pop and keep your viewers hooked.

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Automatic subtitles

Let AI quickly turn your speech into text and automatically create captions for your videos in almost any language. Just choose the font, text color, position – and you’re all set!

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How to add subtitles to a video using Movavi Video Editor

Step 1. Upload your video

Click Add Files and upload the video you want to edit from your device. You can also drag and drop the file into the program window to start working right away. Popular formats like MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, or WMV are supported, so no conversion is needed.

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Step 2. Create subtitles

Click Tools, open the Audio tab, and click Auto subtitles to create subtitles automatically.

To create subtitles manually, open the Text tab. Choose the appropriate text preset, set precise timings, and type the text directly in the editor to match the video content accurately.

Step 3. Customize subtitle appearance

Adjust the font, size, color, style, and position of your subtitles. Preview changes to ensure the text stays readable and looks consistent throughout the video.

Step 4. Export the video with subtitles

Click Export, choose the preferred output settings, and start the export. Your video will be saved with embedded subtitles, ready for sharing or publishing online.

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Audio editing

Make your videos sound amazing: add effects, fine-tune with the equalizer, toss in some reverb, drop in smooth transitions with fade-ins and fade-outs. Auto-sync, beat detection, and easy voice-over recording let you perfect your audio in no time.

AI noise removal

Automatically remove car, wind, and other uncool sounds from your clips with our AI-driven audio denoiser. Create videos with crisp sound that viewers are sure to appreciate.

Split and splice videos

Cut, split, and splice your clips with ease. Rearrange sequences and build the perfect flow for your story.

Filters and LUTs

Use filters and LUTs to instantly change the look and feel of your video. Create a cinematic vibe, fix the lighting, or give your clips a unique style in seconds.

Crop, resize, trim, cut, and flip videos

Shape your videos exactly how you want: crop, resize, trim, cut, or flip with ease. Turn raw clips into polished montages your viewers will love.

Video speed controls

Take full control of your video’s pacing: speed up, slow down, or create smooth time-lapses with ease. Perfect for dramatic slow-mos or fast-paced highlights that will grab attention.

Silence removal

Cut out unwanted pauses automatically or fine-tune the pause length and volume threshold yourself. Skip the tedious cleanup and make your videos more dynamic in a flash.

Slow motion

Make every second count: slow motion lets a fleeting moment last longer and get that cinematic feel. Transform quick scenes into lasting memories on screen.

Chroma key

Swap out any background in a flash: use chroma key to place yourself anywhere, from exotic beaches to outer space. Perfect for fun effects, creative scenes, or professional-looking videos.

Picture-in-picture

Show multiple clips at once: overlay videos with picture-in-picture to highlight reactions, tutorials, or side-by-side action. Make your content more dynamic and engaging in seconds.

Stabilization

Smooth out every clip: video stabilization turns shaky moments into steady footage. Perfect for capturing all the action without all the jitters.

Text and intros

Titles and intros help your videos tell a story from the very first frame. Add your channel name, video topic, or short captions to guide viewers through key moments.

Why you should add subtitles to your videos

Subtitles are one of those features you usually add at the very end, and then wonder why you did not do it sooner. They quietly make videos easier to follow, especially when sound is off or the audio is not perfect. I tried Movavi Video Editor for a few everyday tasks, and it turned out to be a straightforward way to add subtitles to a video without feeling like extra work.

Simple habits that make subtitles look better

After spending some time trimming clips and syncing captions, a few small habits made the process smoother. Nothing complicated, just things you notice once you actually start working with subtitles.

Have your text ready first. Even a rough draft helps. When the words are already there, you can focus on timing instead of typing and pausing every few seconds.
Preview in short bursts. I found it easier to replay five to ten seconds at a time. It makes timing fixes faster and avoids that endless rewind loop.
Check how it looks on a phone. Switching to a smaller screen helped spot subtitles that were too small or sitting in an awkward place.
Stick to safe formats. MP4 exports worked without surprises and played smoothly everywhere I tested them.

Where subtitles actually make a difference

Subtitles are not just for polished marketing videos. Once you start using them, they naturally fit into all kinds of projects.

Social media clips that need attention. Most people scroll with sound off. Adding subtitles to video for free makes a noticeable difference here. With Movavi, I captioned a short vertical clip, tweaked the text size, and it immediately felt easier to watch.
Tutorials, lessons, and work videos. For educational or professional content, subtitles are a real advantage. Movavi lets you add subtitles to video for free without watermark, which keeps everything looking clean and credible. It also helps viewers revisit key moments.
Personal stories and recorded conversations. Not every video needs a heavy editing app. For travel clips or interviews, working in a browser felt lighter and faster. You still get control over how subtitles look, without extra setup.

If you are figuring out how to add subtitles to a video for free and want a tool that feels friendly rather than technical, Movavi strikes a good balance. It keeps things simple, while still giving you subtitles that look intentional, not rushed.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I automatically add subtitles to a video?

Automatic subtitles appear when a tool listens to the audio and writes out what it hears. It usually gets the idea right, but details slip. A word shows up too late. A sentence feels odd once it is on screen. With Movavi Video Editor, subtitles can be added manually or automatically using AI.

Is adding captions in CapCut free?

CapCut does let users add captions for free, and for simple videos that is often enough. Once templates or effects are involved, things can change. Some options are limited.

What is the AI that adds subtitles to videos?

Subtitle AI listens to the audio. It follows the voice, the pauses, and the rhythm, then places text where it thinks it belongs. The first version is usually usable, but rarely final. Several editors offer this feature, including Movavi Video Editor for desktop, which can generate subtitles from the audio track. After that, the text can be tweaked and retimed so it feels more natural.

Is there a free subtitle app?

Free subtitle apps are easy to find. Most are built for quick jobs. Short clips, social posts, simple edits. Most online subtitle tools that run in a browser let users add subtitles to video for free, which is handy when installing another app is not something you want to do.