Subtitle a video file from your computer
Have a recording, an interview or a class in another language? Open the file on subtitle.me and watch it with subtitles in yours.
Open the file
On the home page, choose “open a file from your computer” and pick an MP4 or MOV video. It starts playing and the subtitles are prepared a few seconds ahead.
Your file stays with you
The browser reads the video straight from your disk. It is not uploaded, copied or stored anywhere: close the tab and it is gone.
Good to know
Only MP4 and MOV files are supported for now. Subtitles are shown while you watch; there is no subtitle file to download yet. Long videos are fine, but speech recognition needs a reasonably powerful computer.
Frequently asked questions
Which formats can I open?
MP4 and MOV. Other formats, such as MKV or AVI, are not supported yet.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The file is read and processed in your browser and never leaves your computer.
Can I download the subtitles as an SRT file?
Not yet. For now the subtitles are shown over the video while it plays.
Can I skip forward in the video?
Yes. You can pause and seek, and the subtitles are prepared again from the new position.