Add Subtitles to Video

Easily add, generate, and hardcode subtitles for any video.

Last updated: September 30, 2025

How to Add Subtitles to a Video

Add subtitles to a video, making it more accessible, engaging, and effective. Videos with embedded subtitles enable the audience to watch and understand your content anywhere, even with the sound off.

Poindeo simplifies the entire process of subtitle addition. You can upload a video from your device or record a new one with our built-in recorder. Choose between Auto Subtitle or Manual mode, then customize the timing and style. When you're done, you can burn the subtitles directly into the video and export it in high quality.

Auto-Generate Subtitles

  1. Upload a video and navigate to the Subtitles Panel.

  2. Tap on the Auto Subtitle option.

Choose Auto Subtitle

  1. Choose your video’s Language and click the Generate button to start.

Select a Language and Start Generating

  1. Once the process is complete, the subtitles will appear in chronological order. You can select any subtitle line to edit it:

  • Change text.
  • Press the Enter key to split a long sentence.
  • Adjust the start and end time for perfect synchronization.
  • Click the Add button to insert a new line, or click Delete to remove one.

Edit Generated Subtitles

  1. Press the Play button to preview your video with subtitles. When you're satisfied, click Export to save the video with embedded subtitles.

Add Subtitles Manually

If you want to add subtitles manually, follow the steps below:

  1. In the Subtitle panel, choose the Manual Subtitle option.

Choose Manual Subtitle

  1. Enter the start and end time, and type your subtitle text.

  2. Click the Add button to create the next subtitle line.

Add Subtitles Manually

Customize Subtitles Style

After generating or manually adding subtitles, you can customize the subtitle style. Under the Style tab, adjust the font family, size, color, background, and position to create subtitles that perfectly match your video's branding and aesthetic.

Customize Subtitle Style