Generate Subtitles Tutorial
Learn how to add professional subtitles to your videos with customizable styles, colors, and positioning. Make your content accessible and boost engagement.
What You'll Learn
1 Select Your Video
Navigate to your Klippers.ai dashboard and choose the video you want to add subtitles to. You can upload a new video or select from your existing library.
The subtitle generation works with all major video formats and automatically detects the spoken language for accurate transcription.
2 Choose Subtitle Styles (Multi-Select)
Select up to 3 subtitle styles simultaneously to generate multiple versions of your video. This allows you to A/B test different styles with your audience:
- Regular - Clean, simple text overlay without background
- Rounded Box - Text with rounded rectangular background (trending on social media)
- Message Box - Chat-style bubble appearance
Each selected style will generate a separate video output, giving you flexibility in your content strategy.
3 Customize Position
Choose where your subtitles appear on screen:
- Top - Best for videos where faces or action are at the bottom
- Middle - Ideal for full-screen content without focal points
- Bottom - Most popular for mobile viewing, doesn't cover facial expressions
Bottom position is recommended for most social media content as it aligns with user viewing habits.
4 Set Capitalization
Select how you want your subtitle text to be capitalized:
- AA BB - ALL UPPERCASE (highest attention-grabbing)
- Aa Bb - Capitalize Each Word (professional look)
- aa bb - all lowercase (casual, modern aesthetic)
- Default - Preserves original transcription capitalization
Uppercase tends to perform better for engagement on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.
5 Customize Colors
Personalize the appearance of each subtitle style with custom colors:
- Text Color - Choose a color that contrasts well with your video background
- Background Color - For Rounded Box and Message Box styles
High contrast is essential for readability. Use the color picker to ensure your subtitles stand out against your video content.
6 Generate Subtitles
Click the "Generate Subtitles" button to start the AI processing. The system will create one video for each selected subtitle style (up to 3 outputs).
Processing typically takes 3-7 minutes depending on video length. You'll receive a notification when all versions are ready for download or sharing.
Tips & Best Practices
- Select 2-3 styles to A/B test - Generate multiple versions to see which performs best with your audience.
- Use high-contrast colors - Ensure text is easily readable on mobile devices with varying screen brightness.
- Bottom position for mobile viewing - This placement is naturally where users expect to see captions.
- Uppercase (AA BB) for attention - ALL CAPS tend to grab more attention on fast-scrolling feeds.
- Rounded Box is trending - This style is currently performing well on TikTok and Instagram Reels.
- Test your colors - Preview how your chosen colors look against different parts of your video.
Common Issues & Solutions
- Inaccurate subtitles? Check your language selection in the video settings. Ensure audio is clear with minimal background noise.
- Text hard to read? Use Rounded Box or Message Box styles with high contrast colors. Avoid light text on light backgrounds.
- Subtitles covering important content? Adjust the position to Top or Middle, or choose a different subtitle style.
- Processing taking too long? Large video files may take longer. Consider compressing videos before upload for faster processing.
- Need to edit subtitles? Download the SRT file, make edits in a text editor, and re-upload for perfect accuracy.
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