Thousands of incredible customers trust Sonix to add subtitles to their MP4 files 
How do I easily add subtitles to my MP4 files? 
Easily add subtitles to MP4 files in four simple steps:
Upload your MP4 file to Sonix
Log into Sonix and upload the MP4 file, make sure to select the language that was spoken and then click the “Transcribe” button. If you do not have an account with Sonix, just create one here.Polish the transcript of your MP4 file
We use cutting-edge audio transcription to transcribe your MP4 file. Spend a few minutes cleaning up your transcript in our user-friendly transcript editor. You can also translate your transcript to over 30 different languages for an additional charge.Split your subtitles in the editor
Powerful subtitle splitting options await you. Set the number of lines per caption, the max number of characters per line, or the max time duration of each caption, and we'll break down your transcript for you. See each caption in our timeline and over the video.Export subtitles for your MP4 file
Download SRT and VTT subtitle files of your MP4 file. Then, incorporate them into your video production workflow. Or, if they look good already, you can burn-in the subtitles directly to your MP4 file within Sonix for an additional charge.
That's it! You can download a new MP4 file with the subtitles burned in, or SRT/VTT subtitle files in a matter of minutes. It's a brand new online workflow that makes your life 10x easier.
Please feel free to reach out to us for any other questions on how to add subtitles to your MP4 files.
Frequently asked questions about adding subtitles to MP4 files with Sonix
Can Sonix automatically split the subtitles from my MP4 file for me?
Yes! After transcribing your MP4 file, Sonix has very granular and powerful subtitle splitting options:
- Number of lines for your subtitle: 1-3 lines
- Number of characters per line: 45-90 characters
- Duration of each subtitle: 0.1s to 10s
We will split the subtitles for you and all you have to do is a bit of fine tuning before exporting or burning-in your subtitles.
Can I download the subtitles from my MP4 file in either SRT or VTT?
Yes! You absolutely can split your transcript into captions and export them in SRT and VTT file formats. Now, you can easily bring these subtitle files into your workflow or make your MP4 videos more accessible when you upload them to the Internet.
Can Sonix burn the subtitles into my MP4 video for me?
Yes! Sonix is powerful enough to burn the subtitles into your MP4 file. In the editor, simply select “Burn-in” from the Subtitles menu after you split and customize the look and feel of the subtitles. You don't need any other software, just Sonix.
Other ways to convert your MP4 video files with Sonix 
MP4 to text
Use the most accurate speech-to-text technology to convert files: MP4 to text.
MP4 to docx
Accurately transcribe your MP4 file to Microsoft Word Format (docx) so you can bring the transcript into your workflow.
MP4 to PDF
Easily transcribe your MP4 file to Adobe's Portable Document Format (pdf) so you can share them with colleagues.
MP4 to srt
Quickly create subtitles from your MP4 files and save them as SRTs, one of the most widely supported subtitle formats.
MP4 to VTT
Create more advanced captions for your MP4 files by using the latest caption format VTT (Video Text Tracks).
MP4 to captions
Quickly and easily create closed captions for your MP4 files so you can embed them in your video files.
Add subtitles to MP4 files
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Add accurate subtitles to your MP4 file with Sonix 
Sonix automatically transcribes and translates your audio/video files in 50+ languages. Easily search, edit, and share your media files. Sonix is an online, automated speech-to-text service that accurately creates and adds subtitles to your MP4 file. Sonix converts audio to text quickly, accurately, and easily. Fast, accurate, and affordable. Millions of users from all over the world.
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