Subtitles
Auto-generated subtitles
Every AI-generated video includes an SRT subtitle file. Subtitles are created automatically from the narration script and synced to the timing of the spoken words: with the Premium narrator the word timings come straight from the recording, with the Standard narrator clarife reads them from the finished recording in an extra step. If the timings cannot be read for a step, that step's subtitles are spread evenly over its narration time.
Subtitle format
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File format | SRT (SubRip Text) |
| Encoding | UTF-8 |
| Sync | Based on word timings from the narrator's recording - one SRT line per sentence (without word timings: one per step) |
| Language | Same as the selected narration language |
In-video subtitle display
Subtitles are rendered directly into the video:
- Position: Centered text below the screenshot area
- Layout: Subtitles have their own band below the screenshot and never cover the image
- Style: Two styles to choose from - Static (the whole text of a step at the bottom of the screen for the entire scene, with a subtle shadow) or Karaoke (each word lights up exactly as the narrator says it). Pick the style in the Generate video view, Narrator tab; Karaoke works with both narrators, most precisely with Premium.
- Toggle: Burned-in subtitles are off by default - turn them on before generating. The SRT file is always created.
ℹ️ Info: Subtitles are rendered into the video itself, not as a separate overlay track. The downloaded MP4 contains burned-in subtitles. The separate SRT file is provided for use in video players or editors that support external subtitles.
Downloading subtitles
After generation completes, you can download:
- MP4 video - with burned-in subtitles (if enabled)
- SRT file - standalone subtitle file for external use
Both files are available from the Previous generations list in the Generate video view and from the Generations panel in the dashboard.
Using SRT files externally
The SRT file can be used with any video player or editing software that supports subtitles:
- VLC - drag the SRT file onto the video or place it in the same folder with the same filename
- YouTube - upload the SRT file as a subtitle track when uploading your video
- Video editors - import the SRT file as a subtitle layer
Can I edit the subtitles?
The SRT file is a plain text file. You can open it in any text editor to modify timing or text before using it externally.
Can I generate video without subtitles?
Yes. Toggle subtitles off in the Generate video view (Narrator tab). The video will be rendered without burned-in subtitles. You still receive the SRT file for optional use.
Do subtitles support special characters?
Yes. Subtitles support full Unicode including accented characters, Polish characters, and other non-Latin scripts.
Why do some words appear split across subtitle lines?
Subtitles are split into sentences based on the timing of the spoken words. A very long sentence is also split after about 14 words or 6 seconds so it fits the subtitle band.