Subtitle Generator helps WeVideo users create content with speech to text subtitles automatically. This feature gives you the ability to create videos where dialogue can be both viewed and listened to. Subtitle Generator allows for WeVideo to continue to extend the power of digital communication through different formats across the user base.
Create subtitles in WeVideo
When exporting the project
Click Export on the top right of the window to start exporting the project.
Adjust the export settings, toggle on the Auto-generate subtitles while rendering option, and click Export to export the project.
After completing the export, the generated subtitles will be available with the video. Please see the section below for more information on accessing, editing, and exporting the generated subtitles.
After exporting the project
Find the export from the Exports page in the Multimedia Creation space and click on it to view it.
Click the Subtitles button to open the subtitles panel.
Click the Auto-generate subtitles button to generate the subtitles.
Wait for the subtitles to process. The processing time will depend on the video time. You can leave this page and return to it later after the processing is completed.
After completing the process, the generated subtitles will be available with the video. Please see the section below for more information on accessing, editing, and exporting the generated subtitle.
Access, edit, and export the generated subtitles
The generated subtitles will be available to viewers when watching the export. Viewers can enable the subtitles by clicking the subtitles button on the player. Users can select which subtitle to show if multiple subtitles are attached to the exports. For more information about multilingual subtitles, please see the FAQs below.
To edit the subtitles, open the export and click the Subtitles button to open the subtitles panel.
Click on the subtitles to edit them for errors or typos.
To export the generated subtitles, click Download and select one of the download options. Users can download them as separate files or combine the subtitles with the video into a single file. When downloaded as separate files, the subtitles will be saved as a VTT file alongside the video file. If the subtitles and video are combined, the subtitles will be burned into the video as a single file. The burn-in process occurs after selecting the download option; therefore, it will not affect the exports in your account, and you can choose different options for each download.
After downloading the subtitles, users can upload both the video and subtitles to their preferred viewing platform.
FAQ’s
1. Can I generate subtitles in WeVideo Multimedia Creation for learners' submitted assignments?
Yes, instructors can generate subtitles for their learners after they submit their project. Please follow the steps below to generate subtitles for learners.
Navigate to the class and click the Review Progress button on the assignment.
Scroll to the Student Work section and click on the learner’s name.
Click the Subtitles button and click Auto-generate Subtitles.
Repeat the steps for other learners if needed.
2. What is a .vtt file?
.Vtt stands for Video Text Track. One of the most common ways to subtitle videos, it is a text file that saves data and information about the video. Typically, these text files appear in the format below. Any deletions or additions would need to account for the timing, the formatting and the spacing used.
3. What happens if I am collaborating on a project where there are subtitles? What can my collaborators do with the subtitles?
Only one collaborator can edit subtitles at one time since subtitles can be added once a video is finalized and in the process of being exported. If a project is collaborative and one collaborator adds subtitles to the export, all other collaborators can view subtitles and download and save the subtitle .vtt file. All collaborators can view subtitles from their exports, but collaborators cannot manage subtitles together in real-time.
4. What languages does the Subtitle Generator support at this time?
The multi-language subtitle generator is available for users with a multi-user license. The multi-language subtitle generator will detect the language used in the video and generate the subtitles accordingly. You can also translate the subtitles to different languages with the multi-language subtitle generator.
WeVideo uses Amazon Transcribe as our base model to generate subtitles from the videos.
The languages in the list below can be generated automatically.
Supported languages for autogenerated subtitles
The languages in the list below can be translated after generating the subtitles.
Supported languages for subtitle translation
5. Does the subtitle generator also create closed captions? If not, where do I create closed captions?
While Subtitle Generator greatly improves accessibility across WeVideo-created content through speech to text automation, the feature does not automatically generate closed captions on its own at this time (i.e., captioning non-speech sounds in a video such as music or a knock on the door). However, closed captions can be manually added in through the editing section or modified in an outputted .vtt file. A text editor is needed to manually edit the .vtt file. Please note that time stamps can be adjusted in the .vtt file and cannot be adjusted in the in-product subtitle editor.
6. What is the reliability rate of the generated subtitle?
WeVideo uses Amazon Transcribe as our base model to generate subtitles from the video. Its accuracy rate is between 80% and 90%, with a word error rate between 18% and 20%.
For more information around our commitment to accessibility across all facets of our product, please visit our website here.