Adding English subtitles to your video can enhance accessibility and reach a broader audience. Here's how you can do it using Descript:
1) Sign up for Descript for free. You get one free hour of transcription per month, and no credit card is needed.
2) On the dashboard, click "New Project" and then select "Video Project".
3) Upload your video file. A "Transcribing..." pop-up will appear. Choose English as the transcription language and name the speaker(s).
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 transcript.
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 properly timed and aligned with the audio.
7) When satisfied, go to "Publish" to export your video with subtitles, or download a standalone subtitle file in SRT or VTT format to upload with your video.
Adding subtitles in multiple languages can significantly enhance the accessibility and reach of your video content. Here are some of the languages you can add as subtitles using Descript, along with the specific benefits of doing so:
Adding English subtitles to your video can significantly improve its accessibility and engagement. Here are some specific tips to ensure your subtitles are effective and accurate: