Add German Subtitles to Your Video

1) Sign up for Descript for free. You get one free hour of transcription per month, and no credit card is required.

2) On the dashboard, click on "New Project" and then select "Video Project".

3) Upload your video file. A "Transcribing..." pop-up will appear. Choose German as the transcription language and name the speaker or speakers.

4) Once the transcription is complete, review and correct any errors using the Correct mode (press C). Utilize Descript's editing tools, like the "Remove filler words" feature, to clean up the transcription.

5) To add subtitles, click on the "Captions" icon. Choose the caption style that suits your video.

6) Preview your video to ensure the subtitles are correctly timed and make any necessary adjustments.

7) When you're satisfied, go to "Publish" to export your video with the new subtitles, or download a standalone subtitle file in SRT or VTT format to upload with your video.

• French: Captivate the large French-speaking audience in Europe and Africa, expanding your video's reach.
• Spanish: Engage with the vast Spanish-speaking population in Latin America and the United States.
• Italian: Appeal to viewers in Italy, known for its high consumption of online video content.
• Portuguese: Connect with audiences in Brazil and Portugal, where video content is rapidly growing in popularity.
• And there are many more languages to choose from.

• Use native speakers: Ensure the transcription and translation are reviewed by native German speakers to maintain accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Check for umlauts: Pay special attention to German characters like ä, ö, ü, and ß, as they are crucial for correct pronunciation and meaning.
• Maintain context: German sentence structure can differ from English, so ensure the subtitles preserve the original context and meaning.
• Adjust timing: German words can be longer than their English counterparts, so adjust the timing of subtitles to ensure readability.
• Use formal language: Depending on your audience, consider using formal language (Sie) instead of informal (du) to match the tone of your content.