The AutoSubtitles blog
Product news, tips and how-tos for making the most of your captions.
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What Are SDH Subtitles? SDH vs CC Explained
SDH means subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing: dialogue plus speaker names, sounds and music. See how SDH differs from CC, and how to write SDH.
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Closed Captions vs Subtitles: What's the Difference?
Subtitles show what's said. Closed captions also show who's speaking and the sounds, for viewers who can't hear. See the difference, SDH, and which to pick.
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Open Captions vs Closed Captions: What's the Difference?
Open captions are burned into the video and always on screen. Closed captions are a track viewers turn on or off. See which to use and how to add each.
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What Is an SRT File? How to Make and Open One
An SRT file is a plain-text subtitle file: numbered lines with start and end times. See an example, then make, open, edit and add one to a video, free.
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How to Add Captions to TikTok Videos
Add captions to a TikTok with the app's own auto captions, or burn styled, animated captions in before you post. Step by step, with safe-zone sizes.
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How to Add Subtitles to a Video
Add subtitles to any video for free: generate them automatically, then burn them in or upload an SRT file. Step by step, with YouTube, TikTok and Reels.
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How to Add Subtitles to Instagram Reels
Add subtitles to a Reel with the Captions sticker, auto-generated captions, or styled subtitles burned in before you post. Step by step, with safe zones.
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