Hardcode Swahili 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.

You can upload recordings in Congolese Swahili (Kingwana) and select Swahili as the spoken language. Because Kingwana differs from the East African standard, plan to review and polish the transcript in the browser editor before exporting.

Swahili recordings from Kenya and urban East Africa often include English words and phrases. Sonix transcribes the file with the Swahili model you select, and the synced editor makes it straightforward to correct code-switched passages.

After transcribing, you can edit the transcript in your browser and export it to formats including Word, PDF, plain text, and SRT or VTT subtitle files.