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Subtitle Generator

Upload a video and generate accurate subtitles automatically. Edit the lines, tweak the timings, and export ready-to-use SRT or VTT files.

or drop a file hereMP4, MOV, WebM, MKV
Audio extracted locally, then transcribed Free & unlimited
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Why make subtitles with VidTools?

Automatic & accurate

Speech is turned into timed lines for you — no typing every caption by hand.

Editable

Fix a word or nudge a timing before you export, so the captions land right.

Runs locally

Your video is processed in this tab and never uploaded to a server.

Free & unlimited

Caption as many videos as you like. No caps, no paywall, no login.

How it works

How to generate subtitles

From video to caption file in a few moments.

  1. 01

    Add your video

    Drop an MP4, MOV, or WebM, or click to choose one from your device.

  2. 02

    Auto-generate lines

    VidTools transcribes the speech and splits it into timed subtitle lines.

  3. 03

    Edit & export

    Tweak any line or timing, then download an SRT or VTT file for your editor.

What it's good for

Caption your videos so everyone can follow

One video in, a caption file out

Social clips

Add burned-in-ready captions for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts where sound is often off.

Accessibility

Make videos usable for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers with accurate captions.

Tutorials & courses

Help learners follow along and search the exact step they need.

Reach & SEO

Captioned video is easier to index and understand without sound.

How it works

A subtitle generator that keeps you in control

Typing subtitles by hand is slow, and most auto-caption sites make you upload your video first. VidTools reads the file locally, transcribes the speech, and splits it into properly timed lines you can edit before exporting. Nothing leaves your device, and you get clean SRT or VTT files ready for any editor.

Edit before you export

Automatic captions get you 95% of the way there. VidTools lets you fix a name, merge a line, or shift a timing so the final file is exactly right.

SRT and VTT, ready to drop in

Export the standard formats every editor and platform understands, then attach them to your video or upload them alongside it.

Frequently asked questions

How do I generate subtitles for a video?

Drop your MP4, MOV, or WebM into the box at the top of this page. VidTools transcribes it, splits the speech into timed lines, and lets you edit and export SRT or VTT.

Is the subtitle generator free?

Yes. It's completely free with no video limits, no subscription, and no account required.

Can I edit the subtitles before exporting?

Yes. You can fix wording and adjust timings for any line before you download the file.

What formats can I export?

You can export SRT and VTT, the two formats supported by virtually every video editor and platform.

Is my video uploaded anywhere?

No. The file is read locally in your browser and never sent to a server. Close the tab and it's gone.

Your video never leaves your device

VidTools generates subtitles locally in your browser, so your footage stays private from start to finish.

No upload

Your file is read locally in this tab and never sent over the network.

Nothing stored

No copy is saved on any server. Close the tab and it is gone.

Private by design

We never see, scan, or train on the files you process.

VidTools is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by TikTok or ByteDance Ltd. Browse all free tools.

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