01 / The workflow
Generate German captions from German speech
Upload your video, select German, and review the timed transcript in the editor. AIVideoCaption can export the checked text as styled captions in an MP4 or as an SRT file.
The automatic draft is a starting point. Listen for names, technical terms and quiet endings before publishing. If the video contains another spoken language, select that language instead; this is transcription, not translation.
02 / German-specific editing
Give long words enough room
German compound words can fill much of a phone-width caption. Read the full line in the preview rather than judging it in the text editor alone. If it feels cramped, reduce the surrounding words in that caption group or choose a quieter style; do not change the speaker’s wording just to make the line fit.
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Also check capitals on nouns and the spelling of ä, ö, ü and ß. A clear transcript needs legible typesetting as well as correct words.
03 / A practical use case
For a screen recording or how-to video
German tutorials often mix spoken instructions with labels already visible on screen. Put captions where they do not cover the button or setting being explained. Read numbers, menu names and product terms twice. A clean bar style is often easier to follow than animated words during a step-by-step explanation.
- Show the actionKeep text away from the interface you are teaching.
- Preserve termsMatch the name the viewer sees in the product.
- Pause to readGive a complete instruction time to land.
04 / Export
Choose the file your publishing workflow needs
Export MP4 when the captions should always be visible in the clip. Export SRT when you need timed text for YouTube or an editor. The SRT file guide shows how the separate file fits into that workflow; pricing lists the current export limits.
05 / In the studio
How to create German subtitles
- Upload your video
Open the studio and choose a video from your device.
- Select German
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
German subtitle questions
Can I correct German compound words?
Yes. Review and edit the generated text before export, then preview how the line fits on screen.
Can I download an SRT file?
Yes. The studio supports a timed SRT file as well as an MP4 with visible captions.
Does it translate my English tutorial into German?
No. Select German for German speech in the source video. This workflow transcribes rather than translates.