01 / Begin with the audio
Turn spoken French into an editable caption draft
Choose French for a French-language video. AIVideoCaption transcribes the spoken words, gives them timing, and lets you edit the result before you export an MP4 or SRT file.
That is a useful first pass for a creator explaining a recipe, showing a product or cutting a longer conversation into short clips. It still deserves a listen-through: a quiet ending, an unfamiliar name or two people talking together can change what the draft says.
02 / Readability
Keep the phrase together, not just the words
French has short joined forms such as j’ai and c’est. When you review a caption, check that apostrophes and punctuation make the thought easy to read. Then watch the preview: a line should give the viewer time to finish the phrase before it changes.
C’est une idée simple.
Does the entire thought stay visible long enough to read?
For a calmer interview, use a restrained style. For a quick social clip, a single highlighted word may help the point land. The animated captions guide explains those style choices.
03 / Your review list
The four things worth checking by ear
- Names and brands
Correct spelling even when the audio sounds clear.
- Apostrophes and accents
Read the whole sentence; punctuation should support the spoken meaning.
- Fast or quiet endings
Replay a phrase if the final word appears to be missing.
- Mixed speech
Check borrowed English words as the speaker actually said them.
French accents vary. The page should not promise the same accuracy for every speaker or recording; a quick human review remains part of a good caption workflow.
04 / Publishing
Use SRT when viewers need a subtitle track
An SRT file carries text and timing separately from the video. That suits a YouTube upload where viewers can turn subtitles on or off. A styled MP4 is useful when you want the words fixed into a social video. For the differences, see the YouTube subtitle guide.
05 / In the studio
How to create French subtitles
- Upload your video
Open the studio and choose a video from your device.
- Select French
Choose the language spoken in the recording.
- Review the text
Listen back, correct the draft and preview its timing and placement.
- Export
Download a captioned MP4 or a separate SRT file, within your plan limits.
06 / Questions
French subtitle questions
Can I make French captions for a Reel?
Yes. Upload a French-language clip, review the generated text, choose a caption style and export an MP4.
Will this add French subtitles to an English video?
No. This workflow transcribes French speech. It does not translate English speech into French.
Can I edit the French text before exporting?
Yes. You can correct words, punctuation and timing before downloading your video or SRT file.