Guide

How to Extract Subtitles from MP4

If an MP4 does not include a separate subtitle track, you can still create subtitles by transcribing the audio and aligning the text to the video timeline.

Check whether subtitles already exist

Some MP4 files include optional caption tracks. If the subtitles are selectable in a player, you may be able to export or convert that track.

If the subtitles are only visible in the image or the file has no caption track, use transcription to create a new subtitle file.

Generate subtitles from speech

Upload the MP4, run speech recognition, and review the generated subtitle timeline. Good review focuses on names, terminology, punctuation, and line breaks.

Export SRT for broad compatibility, VTT for web publishing, or TXT when you need a transcript without timing.

Use the subtitles for localization

After extraction, translate the subtitle timeline into target languages and proofread it before publishing.

DelSubtitle supports extraction, proofreading, translation, and export in one browser-based workflow.