How to add automatic subtitles to a video without uploading it
Updated · 4 min read
In short
Subtitles make a video understandable with the sound off and more accessible. With Clarcut Pro, they're transcribed automatically on your computer (your video is never uploaded), even when you mix in technical jargon. You then choose the font, colors, position and a word-by-word reveal.
Why add subtitles to a screen recording
- Many videos are watched with the sound off, especially on social media.
- Subtitles help people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- They make technical terms and feature names easier to understand.
Transcribe on your computer instead of online
Most captioning services upload your video to their servers. Clarcut transcribes your voice right on your computer: handy for demos of unreleased products, customer data or internal training.
Common tech terms (build, deploy, dashboard) are recognized even when you mix them into another language, and you can add your own vocabulary (product and brand names).
The steps in Clarcut
- 1
Open the Subtitles tab
Choose the language and the accuracy (fast or accurate).
- 2
Start the transcription
It runs on your computer, no internet connection needed.
- 3
Pick a style
Font, colors, background, position and animation: all at once, word by word, or highlighting the spoken word.
- 4
Fix anything if needed, then export
Subtitles are burned into the video, or exported as an .srt file.
Frequently asked questions
Do Clarcut's subtitles require an internet connection?
No. The transcription model is downloaded once, then everything happens on your computer: your video and your voice are never uploaded.
Are subtitles included in the free version?
Automatic subtitles are part of Clarcut Pro (a one-time $44), along with watermark-free exports up to 4K at 60 fps.
Can I export subtitles as an .srt file?
Yes. Besides burning them into the video, Clarcut can export them as an .srt file for YouTube or a training platform.