Subtitle OCR - Extract subtitles from video online

Subtitle OCR

Extract subtitle tracks from video and return an SRT-ready result.

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MP4, WebM, MOV supported

Upload MP4, MOV, or WebM. Duration-priced tools require uploaded files so the server can read video metadata.

Video durationUpload a video to read duration

Credits are calculated from server-read video metadata. Max 240 seconds.

Estimated credits

1-60s: 32 credits · 61-120s: 64 · 121-180s: 96 · 181-240s: 128

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Subtitle extraction

Turn burned-in video subtitles into reusable text.

Subtitle OCR is built for videos where captions are part of the image. It reads subtitle frames and returns a result that can be reused for editing, localization, accessibility, or content republishing workflows.

240s
Max video length
SRT
Output format
32+
Credits by duration

Features

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Subtitle-first OCR

Optimized for visible captions, lower thirds, and subtitle tracks embedded directly in video frames.

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Reusable text output

Returns a link or text payload that can be opened, copied, edited, translated, or imported into caption workflows.

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Duration-based pricing

Short clips use fewer credits, while longer subtitle jobs scale predictably up to four minutes.

Workflow

01

Upload video

Add a video file with visible subtitles so duration can be verified for credit calculation.

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Read captions

The tool scans subtitle regions across frames and assembles detected text into a structured result.

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Use the result

Open the output file, copy text, or keep the task in your history for later review.

Use cases

Use subtitle OCR when you need the text but only have the final rendered video.

Subtitle recoveryLocalization prepAccessibility cleanupShort-form republishingLecture transcription cleanupContent archives

FAQ

Yes. This tool is designed for visible subtitles that are part of the video image, not only separate caption tracks.

The current tool page supports videos up to 240 seconds for subtitle OCR jobs.

When the processor returns a file URL, the result panel shows it as an output link. Text and raw outputs are also shown when available.

Credits are calculated by duration tiers: 1-60 seconds, 61-120 seconds, 121-180 seconds, and 181-240 seconds.

Extract subtitles from your next video.

Upload a clip, review the detected subtitle output, and keep the result in your history.

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