Create Persian subtitles

Generate perfectly-timed Persian subtitles for any video. Sonix creates SRT and VTT files ready for YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and all major video platforms.

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SRT & VTT formats
Perfect timing
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Persian transcription guide

Generate Persian subtitles
in 5 easy steps

  1. 1
    1. Upload your video~1 min

    Upload your video file from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, or a URL.

    50+ formats supported
  2. 2
    2. AI transcription~5 min

    Sonix AI transcribes the Persian audio from your video automatically.

    Word-level timestamps
  3. 3
    3. Review and edit~2 min

    Correct errors and adjust timing in the browser editor with synchronized video playback.

  4. 4
    4. Adjust timing~1 min

    Set line breaks, adjust duration, and fine-tune subtitle timing to match your video.

  5. 5
    5. Export subtitles~10 sec

    Download your Persian subtitles as SRT or VTT files, ready for YouTube, Vimeo, or any platform.

    30+ export formats
The Persian language

Understanding Persian transcription

Who transcribes Persian content?

Persian transcription is used by broadcast and diaspora media outlets covering Iran and Afghanistan, academics in Iranian and Middle Eastern studies, and podcasters producing Persian-language shows. It is also common in immigration and asylum casework, NGO field research, and oral history projects documenting Persian-speaking communities.

Persian dialects and accents

Persian has three major national varieties: Iranian Persian (Farsi), Dari in Afghanistan, and Tajik in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, which differ in vowel pronunciation, vocabulary, and loanwords. Colloquial spoken Persian, especially the Tehrani register, also diverges noticeably from formal written Persian in verb endings and contractions, which matters when converting speech to standard written text.

Where Persian is spoken

Persian is spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

5 min
Average turnaround
1-hour video subtitled in ~6 minutes
99%
Timing accuracy
Frame-accurate subtitle synchronization
2
Subtitle formats
SRT and VTT export options
30+
Platforms supported
YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and more
Persian transcription FAQ

Frequently asked questions about
Persian subtitles

What's the difference between SRT and VTT subtitles?

SRT (SubRip) is the most widely compatible subtitle format, supported by most video players and platforms. VTT (WebVTT) is the HTML5 standard that supports styling and positioning. Sonix exports both formats so you can use whichever works best for your platform.

How do I add Persian subtitles to YouTube?

After downloading your SRT file from Sonix, go to YouTube Studio, select your video, click 'Subtitles', then 'Add Language' and choose Persian. Click 'Add' under subtitles and upload your SRT file. YouTube will automatically sync the subtitles with your video.

Can I customize the subtitle timing?

Yes! Sonix provides precision timing tools in the editor. You can adjust start and end times for each subtitle line, set line breaks, and fine-tune synchronization. Changes are reflected in real-time as you watch the video.

How accurate are Persian subtitles?

Sonix delivers 85-99% accuracy for Persian transcription depending on audio quality. Our timing algorithm ensures subtitles appear at exactly the right moment. You can review and edit in our browser-based editor before exporting.

Can I style my subtitles?

VTT format supports basic styling like bold, italic, and positioning. For more advanced styling (fonts, colors, backgrounds), you'll need to use your video editing software or the platform's subtitle customization features after uploading.

How many subtitles can I create?

There's no limit on the number of subtitle files you can create. Sonix charges per minute of audio/video transcribed, not per export. Create as many subtitle files as you need from a single transcription.

Can Sonix transcribe Dari or Afghan Persian audio?

Yes. Dari is a national variety of Persian, and Persian-language audio from Afghanistan can be uploaded, transcribed, edited, and exported like any other supported language.

Is Farsi the same as Persian for transcription purposes?

Farsi is the local name for Persian as spoken in Iran, so selecting Persian is the correct choice for Farsi audio. The same selection covers Iranian Persian recordings from media, interviews, and meetings.

Does Persian transcription handle right-to-left text?

Yes. Persian transcripts are produced in the right-to-left Perso-Arabic script, and you can edit them in the browser and export to formats such as Word, SRT, and VTT.

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