How to add subtitles to your video for free (using VSDC Video Editor)
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- If you need to add subtitles to your video, you have two options:
1. You can upload premade transcript file (.srt format) to the video editor
2. Or you can type subtitles from scratch right in the program
In this tutorial, we'll show you how both options work in VSDC. Plus, you'll get to know the new markup feature that allows you to add timeline markers for each subtitle -- an easy way to align audio, video, or effect with narration.
Got any questions? Leave them in the comments below.
Get the latest version of VSDC Free Video Editor here: bit.ly/3yLXdCa
Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Time to create subtitles
00:42 Upload a premade .srt file
01:12 Create subtitles right in VSDC
01:55 Formatting options overview
02:14 Subtitle markup feature overview
04:29 Outro - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Got any questions? Leave them in the comments below.
Get the latest version of VSDC Free Video Editor here: bit.ly/3yLXdCa
pls make a video on how to highlight or marking text in a video
thanks....................
When adding subtitles manually, is it possible to copy/paste them from Notepad?
Hi, you have a video about creating macros. But can not find it anymore. Where is it?
Hi there,
While manually editing subs, edit subs how to get the ready made format with sequence duration and all??
It didn't work I tried the second one ?
The idea is great. A drag on the timeline option to adjust would be so much easier than manually adjusting times inside the program. This is a lot of steps and very time consuming overall. I love VSDC but this editing option is complicated.
I don't see complications like that in the VSDC subtitling tool.
Maybe if you tell them what is difficult to subtitle for you they can help you.
Subtitling videos is a complicated process and a lot of work too. I think VSDC does a great job in subtitles and especially for amateurs it has never been so easy to work with subtitles. But each person has their flow so it's different for each one, but that's the flow and not the software.
The subtitles need opacity level control and the outline option
Wow!!! Very simple and clearly explained
so nice .... awesome ,,,, thanks a Lot
If its possible could you add custom effects like smooth zoom in or smooth zoom out and smooth transitions i really want to make a valorant edit and i love vsdc but i dont have the correct tools to make my video, would it be cool if other people could make custom transitions and you could download it and use it on your projects ?!
is it possible to create any kind of outline to the subtitles? it's hard to read text without any kind of border. the contouring is also kinda meh in text objects, because the only options I see are simple/square/round, but they don't even do anything. instead an inside/middle/outside option would make way more sense.
Hello, currently the contour feature is not available for subtitles, but you can create a gradient background: czcams.com/video/5zes21jxyNc/video.html
Hi VSDC, can you make a new effects about glows, because this is one of the most effects that I used in my edits, but I think gaussion blur and blending ain't enough for a good glow effect that's why I use different third party softwares and apps that really consumes my time. Can you do it for me? I promise to offer the paid version of this software to my co-workers since I'm a pro user. Little tip: The software is a really really good, but it's underrated it's likely an app called alight motion, but it lacks of template effects like the shake effect I need to do it manually with shift effect and more template effects you can find in many application editor. Try making some of those cause it's really really worth it.
It would be nice if there was an option to convert the SRT file in the timeline to a sprite of Text Layers as then there would be an option to use the text effects on the SRT file such as Glyph FX.
Thanks for suggestion! Sounds like a valid idea
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor Thanks, it would also be very efficient if there was a way to split a video from every marker that's set on the video itself.
Thanks for considering my suggestion
PS: For my above suggestion, since you're splitting the whole set file into text layers, maybe a way to add an effect to every text layer, so you could convert the srt to a sprite of text layers, and then give every text layer a fade in, fade out, and glyph fx
Hey, all I wanna ask for is the ability to have text background or brushes with curved radii.
Can anyone help me??? I can't export my project in vsdc free editor. It's closing itself after export process has reached 50 percent. I tried different resolutions. But it's useless. It keeps sharply closing after 50 percent everytime. I have no clue what the problem is.
Sorry for inconveniences caused.
Have you sent a bug report? If yes, please email us at support@videosoftdev.com and tell us what email you used so that we can examine the cause of the crash.
Just to be on the safe side, VSDC has the autosave option. Please have a look at our video instruction on how to activate this option: czcams.com/video/iZGCHOJTwc8/video.html
Добрый день, уважаемые редакторы VSDC. я пользуюсь вашей программой больше года, но вчера столкнулась с такой проблемой - что-то нажала и окно таймлайна отделилось от основной рабочей области внизу. и теперь оно не прекреплено к основному окну, его можно перемещать. пожалуйста, подскажите, как мне закрепить его назад в его основную рабочую область. буду очень благодарна вам за ответ.
Здравствуйте, попробуйте с помощью диспетчера панелей сбросить настройки интерфейса: prnt.sc/knFSsx4Ylp4P
I'm making my own subtitles within VSDC. I'm noticing that when I add a line break within the text (exclusive to the order & timing) it doesn't show up at all. Any suggestion on how to fix that or how does VSDC support line breaks?
Hello, If the program considers the line to be empty, it proceeds to process the next number of subtitles. As a workaround, you can add a space to the line break (with the space key) and the next line will be visible.
Just wondering if there is a known glitch or bug when adding subtitles? Adding an srt which uploads correctly using other software but when using VSDC it doesn't always apply the subtitles. I can see the markers on the video and I have tried changing the font style size and color and cannot get certain subtitles to show up. I have been typing all the subtitles out by hand to try and figure out what the issue is. Firstly I noticed that VSDC does really like the format shown in the video which is fine. What I don't love is when I convert an srt to that format and it still doesn't show up. The markers are there showing there should be text but there's just nothing on the screen. It's like a coin flip if this software is going to work or not.... I'm unsure if there needs to be a certain amount of time between subtitles or any other parameters that are missing because this seems to be one of the only guides to adding subs to videos in VSDC. Granted I could add them with other software but I would like to be able to do all my editing in a single program... Frustrated to the point where I'm about to give up on VSDC... =( Love the program other than this issue ( Which I have spent no less than six hours straight working or trying to get it to work on since this morning.. )
To add to the level of frustration I just noticed that after the last line of subs you need two enter's or else it somehow thinks it is breaking the format. I have line 1 and 2 showing up and then line 4. Line 3 has markers but they are just blank. The format and everything else is exactly the same. No special characters or anything different so I have no idea why it's not working this time..
ended up pasting the text into discord as code and noticed an extra enter above the words for subtitle line 3. Not sure where or why this is here since I deleted the spacing around all the numbers and words and reformatted it several times. Ended up formatting it in discord and pasted it back into VSDC and magically it works. The VSDC sub editor imo is more of a headache than anything seeing as how I wasted several hours of my life on this hopefully this can help someone else in the future. CHECK YOUR INVISIBLE SPACES that don't show up in the editor OR notepad... yay.
Hello, sorry to hear you’re dealing with a problem.
Please send us an email support@videosoftdev.com and provide us with as many details as possible. We would be more than happy to assist you
This videoeditor is a great choice if you have a lowend pc.
And its also *free*
Hi! vsdc, i have a question, i dont know if the software dont has this feature or i dont know how to find it, but when i'm editing audio, sometimes i want to a Slice of the audio, to edit in a audio program, (for a effects, editing sound, audio treatment and etc, )but when i slice and selected a part of vídeo, i cant find a button wich exports a slice o video, and this feature is very important to me a lot when we talk about comunications between softwares.
Hello, this feature is not available in VSDC
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor ok thanks :)
Hi VSDC,
I've been using to use VSDC for the past 2 months. I like this feature so much, but is there any way to change the opacity of the background color?
Unfortunately, no. You can choose to have no background at all, but you can't change its opacity
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor you should have added the possibility to change the background opacity
How to increase or decrease the opacity of the subtitle background color. And how to change color of subtitle words in different slides.
Hello, unfortunately both of these features are not available in VSDC.
Hi, you have a video about creating macros. But can not find it anymore. Where is it?
Hello, this feature is not available in VSDC
How to make slideshow based on text slides and auto sync with voice in vsdc video editor
Hi,
What do you mean by text slides? Images with text on them? In that case, the same way you'd make a slideshow of images. To auto sync voice, consider using the voiceover tool (one is available in the free version, another one is available in the Pro version) - www.videosoftdev.com/how-to-voice-over-video
Plz help me, how cand add animation for caption from file .srt?
Hello, what do you mean by this, text animation? Could you please share a sample?
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor yes! text animation for subtile file.
ti VSDC team,, can u make it better and easy the time we add on video, example i want in my time lapse video to put there time with hours and minutes, but start from where i want and to end where i want, so that would bee very good, right now is not possible, i try to play so much with it but is hard, is not easy, and not exact where u want to use real time..
Hello! Could you please clarify a bit? Are you looking to add a counter to your video project that starts from a specific time, like 5 seconds, instead of starting from zero? Or perhaps you want the counter to display zero values for a certain duration before it starts counting? If you have a video template that represents your desired result, that could be helpful to understand your requirements better. In any case, we recommend reaching out to our support team at support@videosoftdev.com and providing them with a specific example. They will be able to give you precise instructions and assistance with your request.
1) I use VSDC 8.1.2 Free, and in the "properties" window I do not have the "Add Markers" button. What should I change?
2) I want to tweak both start time and end time of subtitles. Does it add markers for both? Do they look differently (e.g. color)?
3) Does manual change of marker timing reflect in the time tags in the text window?
Hello,
- Please make sure to select the subtitle file on the timeline: prnt.sc/jjt4KLIoafXB
- The editor places markers at locations within the subtitle file where there is text present. However, all the markers appear identical.
- No
Thank you!
I do select the subtitle file. However, in the Properties window below the "Edit Subtitles" green button I DON'T have the "Add Markers" green button - I have directly the next line, the font selection line.
Is there anything I do not configure right?
When I insert manually the time tags, I do see the subtitles appearing in the right places in the movie, I just do not have the button to insert markers.
Hello, please, submit your problem to support@videosoftdev.com
Our support team will gladly assist you with any questions or requests
Anyone know how to make an avatar like this on vsdc?
hi , i am Paid vsdc user. and i am trying to add captions in Hindi language by uploading the SRT file. but it is showing garbage values instead of Hindi font. i have already installed the Hindi font in my laptop and it is working well in text box of vsdc. but incase of caption ,i tried changing the text font but still it is showing garbage values instead of Hindi font.
Hello, please try to download and install the font that supports your language: czcams.com/video/tW2lfVWuJ6c/video.html
Then type the text or just paste the text into the text box
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us at support@videosoftdev.com
pls make a video on how to change size of a object (image/jpg) while video is running.
Hello, try to apply the zoom effect and change its values with the effect curve: prnt.sc/_QIE_rHefv0e
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us at support@videosoftdev.com
which version of VSDC? Many thanks and best regards
Hello, this option is available in all versions of VSDC
How can I add a number of images to a video so that they stay where I place them, please? Image a large white wall with a selection of images embedded to create a video panning across. I am sure i saw a video that said you can do this so the image stays where it is put? Thanks
Hello, please consult this tutorial:
czcams.com/video/XlFmX_B1h8k/video.html
www.videosoftdev.com/how-to-create-picture-in-picture
Or please contact us at support@videosoftdev.com we will be happy to help.
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor Thank you - will action
Hi - I have now had a chance to experiment - not been able to fix an image so that it is static in the movie. I do not want the image to move with the movie. It is like inserting an image at a point in time into the movie so that once the movie has passed the point at which the image is inserted, you will no longer see the image until you restart the movie. Hope that makes sense. thanks Simon
SRT 😪 subtitle tools are super dull on VSDC to the point that you're better using something else for those for many many reasons.
It really must be for those who don't know how to subtitle... it must really be...
I use Aegisub for subtitling. Probably the most popular subtitling tool, and lets you export in formats other than SRT too.
Is VSDC Still available to download?
Of course. Just make sure to download it from the official website (you can follow the link in the description)
Hi there! Does anyone know any free editor to make subtitles which is easier than VSDC?
Hi Anna,
While we probably won't be able to answer the question, is there a chance you could tell us which part is particularly challenging about adding subtitles in VSDC? Thank you in advance!
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor First of all, thank you so much for the editor itself and the opportunity to use it for free. Secondly, creating subtitles in general takes a lot of time and that is the main problem. I’ll try to use markers as you explained in the video, hope it helps to speed up the process. I’ll try to explain what I’m searching for, but unfortunately I’m not that fluent in English to make it clear I guess. It would be great if it were possible just to stop video for example and the program automatically chooses the start and end times for the subtitles to appear instead of printing time manually every time.
@@annaromanova5083 Understood, thank you! You're probably talking about subtitle generators, not video editors. It's true, VSDC isn't originally intended for generating subs
Hi, I hope all is well!
So what you're looking for is not a video editing software function. Subtitling a video is a laborious process in many ways and I see a lot of nonsense written here in the comments by very amateur video editing people who really don't have the knowledge and experience to talk about editing in the comments... Some editing software do subtitling automatic but always needs several adjustments.
Try subtitling in Premiere Pro and you will see how bad it is to subtitle videos... I think subtitling in VSDC is very good and if you give markers a chance you will see that they are very useful and if you use creativity you will see even more their usefulness. Unfortunately, now I can't remember a site that does very good automatic subtitling and you'll have to make the adjustments... I promise if I remember I'll come back here to tell you.
This channel does a great job of subtitling, maybe Manumelita can help you.
czcams.com/channels/37G5beY-iC7wEIjCKzbMUg.html
Needs to have black outline so if watching video very bright you can read white subtitles with black outline as metioned in this thread.
it's possible to change subtitles background opacity ?
Unfortunately no
Properties window>edit subtitles>load subtitles file...
You may know why ěščřžýá are imported wrongly, but can be toggled manually?
Hello, have you already tried changing the subtitle font? Please email us at support@videosoftdev.com and provide us with a detailed description.
How to add shadow effects to subtitles?
Hello, select the subtitle file on the timeline, go to Video Effects >> Nature >> Shadow
Can we add movements in vector images in VSDC?
Yes, you can try two methods:
1. add svg vector file to the timeline and double click it -> add «movement»
2. select «free-shape» tool and draw with points the shape you want -> double-click on the free shape layer and select the point level -> add «movement» -> repeat
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor thank you so much for your response 👍🏻 love from India 🙏🏻
They could create the subtitling tool automatically as it is done in Adobe Premiere. They didn't invent anything, they only adopted an existing tool.
it's in an srt file but it won't upload to VSDC.
Hello, please email us at support@videosoftdev.com and provide us with exact steps you are following. We will be happy to help.
Can I convert vedio in to this 4992×3744
Hello,
There are several ways
Blank project prnt.sc/10uxies
Project explorer >> Project ... >> Scene's size prnt.sc/vk126h
Export project >> Edit profile >> Resolution prnt.sc/vk1351
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us at support@videosoftdev.com
How to add shadow to subtitles ?
Select the subtitle item in your scene and right-click for "Video effects". Select "Nature" and then "Shadow". I found this gives a shadow to the subtitle text where you can customize the color, size and intensity
Could you guys please make tools to make amv's ? I dont have enough gb to get davinci resolve and vsdc is my favourite editor
AMV as in Anime Music Videos?
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor yeah something like that 😃
@@Oreo-dude What would be the examples of special tools needed to create an AMV?
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor VSDC already has a bunch of awesome features that make vsdc so fun to edit with, I've used davinci once on my friends computer. It had nodes wich makes things a lot easier you can see what im talking about here ---> czcams.com/video/LWIR2GRyves/video.html and just skip to 1:02
also there is a bug where when you use optical flow while also having music playing it freezes almost any fixes for that ? im using 7.1 currently
How to make pubg velocity montage...
can't I use the subtitle from the video itself?
Hello, we're not entirely sure we understand your request correctly. Could you please provide further clarification?
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor suppose that I have a video file, in which the subtitle is already added, (which we turn on/off by pressing V in VLC). And when we add that video file to our timeline, can't we use the subtitle from that itself?
Hello, unfortunately, the editor does not read subtitles from such files. The video will be displayed without them.
so i have to type the time ! too much time consuming
VSDC is horrible!! It is not letting me upload videos to CZcams...been trying for 2 days now, all the error messages say that it is the wrong file. I use the CZcams settings when exporting my video, so I have no clue & the other video's I've seen were of no help.......thanks for hindering my channel.
Hi,
Sorry to hear you're experiencing this.
Can you tell us exactly what the error message says?
Also, are you trying to upload your video to CZcams straight from the program, or do you save it to your PC first and then upload it to the channel?
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor it says that the file could not be uploaded and to try to use another file to choose from.
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor both!!
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor I’ve tried it both ways, nothing seems to work.
Face reveal??
Yes they should show them selves and represent vsdc with a real human. The cartoony talking head is the reason why vsdc will always look so childish and stay behind with the rest
@@seeithappen1 You keep saying this nonsense... you have no knowledge, you have no experience and you have already demonstrated that you have no morals. You've already been demoralized in another post by me and others and yet you keep doing it. You are such a bad person, without morals that you use multiple nicknames to comment on this.
But the stupidity is great and you write the same way when using other nicks.
I'm sorry, VSDC is big and will continue to grow more and more... and you will continue to be the same failure as always!
Make tutorial on pubg montage
Hi! Thank you for the suggestion. One comment with a pubg montage request is typically more than enough for us to notice :) We'll see what can be done
VSDC Video Editor Pro dont read language arabe on subtitle
Hello, have you already tried changing the subtitle font? Please email us at support@videosoftdev.com and provide us with a detailed description.
@@VSDCFreeVideoEditor it work thanks
Ohhh, man. I love VSDC but this Subtitles function is way too cumbersome. I found Text Objects to be more useful and flexible. Trying to get the format of this SRT text thing is Hard Pass.
second
plz plz plz teach us *how to add this cute animated head* in video?
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Please add contour to this!
cute floating anime girl
make an Ai that generates it lol subs are hard work
Pls add professional transitions
But VSDC has professional transitions...
Maybe you're the amateur in video editing and you can't understand it.
And best of all... it gives you a lot of resources to create sensational transitions yourself...
Now, you have to know how to do it, if you don't know, you can learn.
@@coffeelover1456 can u give me some links for tutorials
@@ahmedmalik9372 Well I'm not one to search for this on the internet but I can tell you two ways:
1. The VSDC website itself, which has amazing tutorials and you will learn a lot, believe me.
2. Here on CZcams there are many channels doing really cool things using VSDC, you can search what you will find... There is one that is very old and is no longer active, but he dedicated himself to doing various types of lower thirds using VSDC ... and the cool thing is that although the main subject is this, watching you will learn many things unrelated to the main subject. I don't remember the name of the channels, sorry... but search on youtube that this is one of the channels that will appear in the search result.
I know it's great to find transitions and effects already ready, just to use... yes, it is and I agree with that... but if you learn to do things, you're not limited to what others do and you you can be able to do whatever you imagine without waiting or being stuck with what other people do... isn't that much better?
If others do it, you can do it too, you also have the ability to do it... if I don't know you, I believe that you can do it, you also have to believe in yourself.
A gossip, lol... Did you know that Premiere Pro's native transitions are few and considered very basic?... and this is much talked about among video editors... so a famous video editor decided to show that despite this be true, if you use it with creativity and intelligence you can make amazing transitions just using them.
I hope it helps you!!!
@@coffeelover1456 TYSM
Why do you have to have the horrible so-called "music" ???!!! It totally disrupts concentration. Good software but I find it very difficult to use, even with the full 134-page Manual
Hello, we apologize for the disruptive music and any difficulty you experienced using our software. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll work to improve. For the specific video tutorial on subtitles, you can find a written guide here: www.videosoftdev.com/how-to-create-subtitles-for-video. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact our support team at support@videosoftdev.com. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Tree
Tfdhh
Людоньки! Где коменты на русском?
Добрый день! Это международный канал, и мы добавлеяем русские субтитры. Если вам этого недостаточно мы можем поррекомендовать русскоязыный канал где рассказывается про наш редактор: czcams.com/users/VideoMontazhnik
get used to teaching that is easy to understand, the tutorial is too fast