For the sake of digital accessibility, we need readable subtitles in many platforms.
This is the crucial benefit of merging your subtitles into your videos.
By hardcoding them on your content, you are sure that they are available on any player or platform.
How do you do this? Don't worry, you don't need to code. Just follow our guide!
Burning subtitles into a video using VLC Media Player is straightforward. Follow these steps to ensure your subtitles are embedded correctly.
First, open VLC Media Player. Click on the "Media" tab at the top left corner and select "Stream..." from the dropdown menu.
In the streaming and transcoding settings, click the "Add" button. Navigate to the location of your video file and add it to VLC.
Next, add your subtitle file. After adding your video, tick the box that says "Use a subtitle file" below the video list. Click on "Browse" and select your SRT file from your computer. This file should contain the subtitles you want to burn into the video. Once selected, click "Stream" to proceed.
In the next window, set the destination for the output file. Choose "File" from the dropdown menu and click "Add". Select a location on your computer where you want to save the new file. Be sure to give the file a name and add the appropriate file extension, such as .mp4, .mkv, or .avi. Click "Next" to continue.
To ensure the subtitles are hardcoded into the video, activate the transcoding options.
Tick the "Activate Transcoding" box. From the profile dropdown menu, choose a profile that matches your desired output format. Click on the wrench icon next to the profile to open the profile settings.
Go to the "Subtitles" tab and check both "Subtitles" and "Overlay subtitles on the video". Click "Save" to return to the previous window, then click "Next".
Start the streaming process by clicking the "Stream" button at the bottom right of the window. VLC will begin transcoding your video, which may take some time depending on the file size and your computer's performance. Do not close VLC during this process. Once VLC finishes transcoding, your video will have hardcoded subtitles and will be saved to the location you specified.
There's also way to do this on Mac. Thanks to Submerge user-friendly application :
First, open Submerge on your computer. Import your video file by clicking on the “Import” button or dragging your video file into the application window. Once your video is loaded, you’ll need to add your subtitle file.
Click on the “Add Subtitles” option and browse to select your SRT file. This will attach the subtitles to your video.
Next, you can customize the appearance of your subtitles. Submerge allows you to adjust the size, font, color, outline, and background of your subtitles to match your preferences.
After customizing, make sure to preview the subtitles to see how they will appear on your video. This helps you spot any issues with timing or display before finalizing the process.
Once you’re satisfied with the subtitle customization, it’s time to export your video. Submerge provides several built-in presets for exporting your video. These presets are optimized for various devices, ensuring that your video will play correctly whether you’re watching it on a computer, smartphone, or TV.
Select the appropriate preset for your needs, then click on the “Export” button.
Using online tools to burn subtitles into your videos can be convenient and efficient. Checksub is a versatile platform that allows you to hardcode subtitles easily. Follow these steps to get started.
First, log in to the Checksub platform. If you don’t have an account, you can create one quickly. Once logged in, you’ll have direct access to the platform to upload your video.
After uploading your video, the platform’s perform speech recognition on your video and provide you with a subtitle file in just a few minutes.
When the transcription is ready, click on the language of your video to access the dedicated subtitle editor. You can make adjustments to ensure that the subtitles align perfectly with the spoken words.
Once you’re satisfied with the subtitle synchronization, it’s time to encode the subtitles into your video.
Click on the "Export" button, then select "Video Export". Checksub allows you to customize the display of your subtitles, including font, size, and color. After making these adjustments, choose the desired output format, such as MP4 or MOV.
Click on the "Export" button to finalize the process. Your video with hardcoded subtitles will be ready for download shortly.
