Hardcode German 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.

Standard German as spoken in Austria and Switzerland is generally recognized well. Strong regional dialects such as Alemannic Swiss German or Bavarian may be transcribed less reliably, since automated models are trained primarily on Standard German.

Yes. Transcripts are produced in standard German orthography, including ä, ö, ü, and ß, and you can edit the text in the browser before exporting to Word, subtitles, and other formats.

Sonix transcribes one selected language per file, so choose German for German-language recordings. Occasional English loanwords common in German business speech appear in the transcript, but you should review those passages in the editor.