Add Subtitles to Video on Mac

Use as a Converter

Before saving your movie with subtitles, you can convert it to any desired format like MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, and others.

Options to Choose from

You can decide how to add subtitles to your video: manually or with an SRT subtitle file. In any case, you can edit them then.

Edit Subtitle Font

We don't limit you! Select a font, its size, align the text. Also, choose its color and background to make the subs look brighter and seen on both black and white.

Subtitle software on Mac

Mac computers are widely used and offer a range of features and applications that make video playback convenient and enjoyable. There is a QuickTime Player that supports various video formats and provides basic video playback capabilities. It is pre-installed on Macs, making it easy for users to watch videos without requiring additional software.

In recent years, captioning Mac videos has become very common due to the advantages subtitles provide. In certain industries or contexts, such as film production, it may even be required as part of the production process. Of course, it can be done for personal purposes as well.

On a Mac, creating subtitles is possible without relying on third-party apps by using the built-in text editor. However, manual creation may take a lot of time depending on the length of the video, so many users download subtitling software for Mac to speed up the process.

Our tool makes it easy to create an .SRT file on Mac, add subtitles to QuickTime files or any other video, such as MP4, MKV, and others, and it only takes a few minutes.

How to add text to a video on Mac

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Step

Upload a video

Add a video to our subtitle editor from your Mac or cloud storage. Click "Add manually" to make subtitles from scratch. Or, if you want the tool to create them, select "Auto subtitles", choose the language used in your video, and click "Generate".

Step

Make and edit subtitles

When subtitles are created, you can edit the text. Customize the subtitles by adjusting their position and alignment, or changing their font, color, and background settings. You can also select one of the styles available in the editor.

Step

Save the video with captions

Click "↓ SRT" to create a separate subtitle file. If you want the captions to be permanently on, click "Export" to process the project and download the video with text embedded into it to your device or cloud storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Can I make changes to subtitles I’ve already created?

Yes! Just upload the video and subtitle file to Add Subtitles to Video on Mac, then edit the text and timing to your liking and save the final SRT file and video with hardcoded subtitles.

Does the tool let me personalize subtitle styles in a video?

Yes, the tool gives you the possibility to style subtitles with your choice of fonts, colors, and sizes before embedding them into your video.

Does the tool support both hardcoded and soft subtitles?

With Add Subtitles to Video on Mac, you can create hardcoded, or burned-in subtitles only.

What's the maximum file size for subtitle creation?

Free users can process videos up to 500MB in size, while premium users can work with larger files.

Can I save my subtitles project to return to it later?

With a premium account, you can export the project to save it in your profile and resume it anytime. Visitors should finish their work in one session.

Why won't my SRT file upload to the tool?

SRT upload issues are often due to format errors — make sure all timestamps are valid, ordering is sequential, and spacing is consistent.

Is it possible to add subtitles in a different language?

Yes, you can easily create or translate subtitle files into any language with the help of our tool.

What's the ideal character count per subtitle line?

For best viewing across devices, limit each line to 42 characters and use no more than 2 lines per subtitle frame.

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