Auto-caption German videos

Automatically add accurate captions to your German videos in less than 5 minutes. Sonix extracts speech, generates perfectly-timed captions, and exports to SRT or VTT format.

5-minute processing
SRT & VTT export
YouTube compatible
Video
Captions
Timing
SRT
VTT
YouTube
5min
Caption generation
1-hour German video captioned in ~5 minutes
99%
Caption accuracy
Industry-leading German speech recognition
40+
Video formats supported
MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and more
SRT/VTT
Caption export formats
YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook compatible
How It Works

Auto-caption German videos
in 6 easy steps

1

Sign in to Sonix

Log in to your Sonix account or create a free trial account. Your trial includes 30 minutes minutes of free auto-captioning for German videos.

2

Upload your video

Click 'Upload' and choose the German video file from your computer that you want auto-captioned. Sonix supports 40+ video formats including MP4, MOV, and AVI.

3

Select language

Make sure you select German as the language spoken before clicking the 'Transcribe' button. Our AI will extract and transcribe all speech from your video.

4

Split into captions

Once transcribed, go to the Subtitles menu and select 'Split subtitles.' Sonix automatically splits your transcript into properly-timed caption segments.

5

Polish your captions

Review and correct any proper nouns or technical terms. Use our editor to fine-tune timing and make your German captions perfect.

6

Export captions

Click 'Export' and choose SRT or VTT format for your German captions. Ready for YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, or any video platform.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about
German auto-captioning

How long does it take to auto-caption German videos?

Sonix uses cutting-edge transcription algorithms to caption your German videos in minutes. Our servers can auto-caption a one-hour German video in under 5 minutes. You can then edit and fine-tune using our powerful subtitle editor.

What caption file formats does Sonix export?

Sonix exports German captions in two industry-standard formats: SubRip (.srt) and WebVTT (.vtt). Both formats are compatible with YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and virtually all video platforms and players.

Can I burn captions directly into my German video?

Yes! From the Subtitles menu, you can choose to burn-in the German captions directly into your video. This creates a new video file with permanent, embedded captions that display on any device.

How accurate are German auto-captions?

Sonix delivers 85-99% accuracy for German auto-captioning, depending on audio quality. Clear audio with minimal background noise achieves the best results. Our AI models are trained specifically for German speech patterns.

Can I customize caption styling?

Yes. Sonix lets you customize font size, font color, background color, and caption positioning. These styling options are preserved when you burn captions into your video.

Do auto-captions work with YouTube?

Absolutely. Export your German captions as an SRT or VTT file and upload directly to YouTube. Your captions will sync perfectly with your video's audio.

Why Sonix

The best choice for German video captions

Blazing fast

Get your German video captioned in minutes, not hours. Our AI processes at 10x real-time speed.

Export options

Export to SRT, VTT, or burn captions directly into your video. Compatible with all major platforms.

Easy editing

Fine-tune timing and text with our intuitive subtitle editor. Click any caption to jump to that moment.

Any video format

Upload MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and 40+ other video formats. No conversion needed.

Customer Reviews

Trusted by professionals worldwide

4.98 rating from 211 reviews

I’m convinced that Sonix at the moment is the best transcription service existing anywhere in the world.
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Helmut F.
Stuttgart, Germany
I love how quick, affordable and accurate it is, but what I like MOST is that the words are highlighted as the recording speaks them!
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Alex T.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Your service is very impressive and I love the UI. And that's an AI expert speaking ;-)
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Sebastien E.
Hanoi, Vietnam
I am thrilled with the level of accuracy and the easy if which I am able to listen to and adjust the transcript. It’s very user friendly.
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Jacqui H.
Brisbane, Australia
Sonix can quickly generate a transcript and it has cut my workload by half.
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Marina B.
San Francisco, CA USA
Found you through Google. Super easy to use. Transcribed 98% correctly even though it was not a great audio file.
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Rana A.
Ann Arbor, MI USA
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