Hardcode
Chinese (Mandarin) subtitles into video

Burn-in (hardcoded) subtitles are permanently embedded in the video pixels and cannot be turned off. Soft subtitles (SRT/VTT) are separate files that viewers can toggle on/off. Burn-in is ideal for social media where caption support is inconsistent.

Yes! Sonix offers extensive styling options including font family, size, color, background color, opacity, and position (top, middle, bottom). Preview your style in real-time before rendering.

Sonix preserves your original video quality during the burn-in process. We use high-quality rendering to ensure subtitles look crisp and professional without degrading your footage.

Processing time depends on video length and resolution. A typical 10-minute 1080p video takes about 5-10 minutes to render. You'll receive an email notification when your video is ready.

Sonix exports burned-in videos as MP4 files with H.264 encoding—the most universally compatible video format. Your video will play on virtually any device or platform.

No. Once subtitles are burned in, they're permanent. We recommend thoroughly reviewing and editing your transcript in the Sonix editor before rendering. You can always create a new burn-in version if needed.

Yes. Upload your Mandarin audio or video file and Sonix generates a timestamped transcript in Chinese characters, which you can edit in your browser and export to formats like DOCX, PDF, and SRT.

No — Mandarin and Cantonese are distinct spoken languages, so a Mandarin model will not accurately transcribe Cantonese speech. Confirm which language your recording uses before you upload.

Occasional English names and terms are common in Mandarin business and tech audio. Automated transcription works best when one language dominates the recording, and you can correct mixed-language segments in the transcript editor.