Add Subtitles to M4V

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

2) Upload your video to Descript by dragging and dropping it into the project window. Descript will automatically start transcribing your video.

3) Once the transcription is complete, click on "Underlord". Then, type "Subtitles" into the search bar and select "Export Subtitles...".

4) Choose the export format under "Subtitles".

5) Finally, verify that the subtitle file was exported correctly by ensuring the file name ends with .vtt or .srt.

Note: Subtitles are a text format and cannot be converted to video formats such as MP4 and MP3.

• Enhanced Accessibility: Subtitles make your M4V videos accessible to viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Language Support: Subtitles allow non-native speakers to understand the content, broadening your audience reach.
• Improved Comprehension: Viewers can better grasp complex dialogues or technical jargon with the help of subtitles.
• Search Engine Optimization: Subtitled M4V videos can be indexed by search engines, improving discoverability.
• Quiet Environments: Subtitles enable viewers to watch videos in noise-sensitive settings without missing any dialogue.

• Use Clear Fonts: Choose a legible font like Arial or Helvetica to ensure readability across different devices.
• Time Synchronization: Make sure your subtitles are perfectly synced with the audio to avoid confusion.
• Consistent Formatting: Maintain a consistent style for font size, color, and positioning throughout the video.
• Short Sentences: Keep subtitle sentences brief to allow viewers enough time to read them without missing any action.
• Proofread Thoroughly: Double-check for spelling and grammatical errors to maintain professionalism and clarity.