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How to create German subtitles in 2024

Sonix can convert your video to German subtitles in just a few minutes depending on the length of your audio or video file. German speech to text:  Sonix is the most accurate automatic transcription software and German translation service.

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500,000+ customers create German subtitles with Sonix 💖

  • Google uses Sonix's automated transcription to create German subtitles
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How do I create German subtitles? 📋

Creating subtitles in German is easy

Follow these 5 easy steps to quickly create German subtitles:

  • Step 1

    Log in to your Sonix account

    Sign up for a free Sonix trial account—includes 30 minutes of free German subtitle creation.

  • Step 2

    Select video file to upload

    In Sonix, click “Upload” and choose the video file you want to convert to German subtitles.

  • Step 3

    Click transcribe

    Choose the language spoken and then hit the “Transcribe” button.

  • Step 4

    Polish German subtitles

    You’ll receive a transcript in just a few minutes and you can polish, translate, and adjust using the Sonix in-browser subtitle editor

  • Step 5

    Export German subtitles

    Click export and choose the format that you'd like your subtitles either German Subrip subtitle file (.srt) or German WebVTT file (.vtt)

That’s it. You’re done. You’ve downloaded your German subtitles created from your video in less than 5 minutes.

Why are German subtitles important?

Accessibility is a right, not a privilege. Subtitles are an easy way to help people with hearing disabilities. Not only that, subtitles provide a better experience for those where German is a second language and they also allow viewers to follow along the content in sound-sensitive environments.

Can you help me hardcode the subtitles into my German video?

Yes. After you transcribe with Sonix, we can hardcode your polished subtitles into your German videos.

Sonix's all-in-one platform can take your German videos to a transcript that you polish and burn-in the subtitles into the videos so you can share them with your audience. It's fast and really easy. Here are some instructions to hardcode your German subtitles into videos:

Hardcode subtitles into German videos with Sonix

What is the easiest way to create German subtitles?

First, upload your video file to Sonix. Sonix’s cutting-edge speech-to-text algorithms will automatically transcribe it for you. Then, after you've polished it up and translated it, you can just export the subtitle file.

Create SRT files from your German video files

Create VTT files from your German video files

What if I have a specific video file format, how can I create subtitles?

Don't worry at all. Sonix can help you! We accept a lot of video file formats including the popular *.mpeg and *.mp4 formats. Here's how Sonix can help you convert these file types into subtitles:

How to create subtitles from *.mpeg files

How to create captions from *.mp4 files

Easy way to make German subtitles 🚀

Sonix automatically transcribes and translates your audio/video files in 50+ languages. Easily search, edit, and share your media files. Sonix uses the latest translation and transcription models to make your German subtitle creation process fast, easy and fun. Fast, accurate, and affordable. Millions of users from all over the world.

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