Captionate

Captioned video export

Add polished subtitles directly to your video.

Generate or translate a caption track, style it against the video preview, and render the open version into an MP4. The subtitles become part of the video while the output keeps the original resolution.

Create a captioned video See the export workflow
  • Original resolution
  • Live subtitle preview
  • MP4 video export

Export

Export the caption currently open in the editor.

Style in browserPreview the caption appearance against your media.
Original resolutionRender the MP4 at the source video's dimensions.
Always visibleHardcoded captions stay visible without a subtitle track.
Files tooExport SRT, VTT, ASS, or TXT when video is not needed.

From track to finished video

A subtitle video maker connected to the caption editor.

There is no separate burn-in project to rebuild. The caption version open in the editor, its timing, and its style settings are used together when Captionate renders the final video.

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Preview before rendering

See the current caption text and appearance over the media player while you adjust the style.

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Style for the frame

Control position, size, maximum width, text treatment, outline or background, and shadow.

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Export the version you opened

The export flow clearly uses the caption currently open in the editor, including translated versions.

Three steps

Generate, style, and render a captioned MP4.

  1. Create or open captions

    Generate subtitles from the video or open the translated caption version you want to publish.

  2. Adjust the appearance

    Preview size, position, color, outline or background, width, and shadow against the video.

  3. Choose Video File

    Open Export, select Video File, and render an MP4 with the captions permanently visible.

Practical style control

Make captions readable without leaving the project.

Captionate stores the appearance as an ASS-backed caption style. The browser preview and rendered output use the same settings, so the styling work remains portable when you export an ASS file or create a captioned video.

  • Place captions on the frame. Choose a screen anchor and adjust the vertical offset.
  • Fit the available space. Change font size and maximum width for the source video.
  • Improve contrast. Use text color with either an outline or a semi-transparent background.
  • Finish the treatment. Add bold text, letter spacing, and a shadow preset where needed.

Publish where captions matter

Hardcoded subtitles for platforms, presentations, and playback anywhere.

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Social video

Keep subtitles visible in feeds where viewers may watch without sound or caption settings.

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Creator uploads

Publish one MP4 with the chosen caption version and appearance already included.

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Presentations

Prepare a video that displays captions consistently in presentation software and local players.

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Translated editions

Open a translated caption version, style it for the frame, and render a localized video.

Prepare the caption first

Generate Create accurate subtitles from your source video

Detect the language automatically and review an editable, time-aligned caption track.

 Translate Create a translated subtitle version before rendering

Guide tone and terminology, review the result, then export that version as video.

FAQ

Adding subtitles to video.

How do I add subtitles directly to a video?

Upload a video, generate or translate captions, adjust the style, and choose Video File in Export. Captionate renders the open caption version into an MP4.

What are hardcoded subtitles?

Hardcoded subtitles are rendered into the video image. They remain visible even when a player or platform does not load a separate subtitle track.

Will the exported video keep its resolution?

Yes. The captioned MP4 is rendered at the original video resolution.

Which subtitle style settings can I change?

Adjust size, screen position, vertical offset, maximum width, text color, bold text, letter spacing, outline or background, and shadow.

Can I preview captions before rendering?

Yes. The editor displays the current caption version over the video while you make style changes.

Can I download only the subtitle file?

Yes. Choose Subtitle File in Export and download the open caption version as SRT, VTT, ASS, or TXT.

Finish with a publishable file

Turn your source video into a captioned MP4.

Generate captions, review the text, choose the style, and render the version you want to share.

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