01 · The short answer
What this Kannada subtitle generator does
Upload a video, choose Kannada, and AIVideoCaption writes the subtitles and times every word to your voice. You check them, pick a caption style, and download an MP4 with the captions burned in or an SRT file. No typing, no guessing where each line should start.
- Every word timed
Each word gets its own start and end time, so captions change exactly when you speak instead of drifting behind.
- Kannada or Roman letters
Write it in Kannada script, in Roman letters, or Kannada with the English words left in English.
- Keywords that pop
AI picks the words that carry the meaning (names, numbers, the big idea) and templates make them bigger or brighter.
- MP4 and SRT
Burned-in captions for Reels, Shorts and WhatsApp, and an SRT file for YouTube and editors.
02 · Step by step
How to add Kannada subtitles to a video
Four steps, and most of them are automatic. It works in the browser on your phone or computer, so there is nothing to install.
- 1Upload your video
Drop an MP4, MOV, MKV or WebM file straight from your phone or computer. Vertical, square and landscape all work.
- 2Choose Kannada
In the popup that opens, tap Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) and pick how you want it written: Kannada script, Roman letters, or mixed.
- 3Let AI write and time it
The speech is written out and every word gets its own start and end time, matched to your voice. A short video takes a few minutes.
- 4Style, check and export
Pick a caption template, fix any word, then download an MP4 with the captions burned in or an SRT file.
03 · Writing style
Three ways to write Kannada subtitles
The same sentence, spoken once, can be written three ways. You pick one in the popup after upload, and you can switch later and create the subtitles again.
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Roman letters
Ivattu naavu nodona Bengalurina best dose
Fastest to read for viewers who type in English letters.
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Kannada + English
ಇವತ್ತು ನಾವು ನೋಡೋಣ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ best ದೋಸೆ
Kannada script, with spoken English words kept in English.
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Kannada script
ಇವತ್ತು ನಾವು ನೋಡೋಣ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಬೆಸ್ಟ್ ದೋಸೆ
Everything in Kannada script, English words spelled in it too.
04 · Look and feel
Caption styles that work for Kannada Reels
Short-form viewers decide in a second whether to keep watching, and most of them have the sound off. These are four of the looks you can apply in one click; the studio has more than a dozen, from Hormozi and MrBeast styles to calm cinema subtitles.
- ಇವತ್ತು ನಾವು ನೋಡೋಣ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ bestHeadlineBig and bold, the key word jumps out
- ಇವತ್ತು ನಾವು ನೋಡೋಣ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ bestBox popA bright box follows the voice
- ಇವತ್ತು ನಾವು ನೋಡೋಣ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ bestKaraokeWords fill in as they are spoken
05 · Made for
Who uses Kannada captions
- Bengaluru tech and startup creators
Career, salary and startup videos with English terms kept readable.
- Sandalwood reviews
Film news and reviews with names landing exactly on time.
- Food and darshini tours
Dose, idli and weekend trips, with places and prices highlighted.
- Farming and village content
Practical information that has to be readable on mute.
06 · Better results
Tips for accurate Kannada subtitles
- Pick Kannada in the first popup
Choose ಕನ್ನಡ directly for the best accuracy on short clips.
- Kanglish for the city crowd
If your comments are mostly in Roman letters, try Roman Kannada captions.
- Check a few words before export
Kannada is in beta. Read through once and fix any word in the subtitle list.
- Let the keywords pop
Detect keywords picks names, numbers and the main idea, never filler.
07 · Your options
Kannada subtitles: by hand, generic apps, or AIVideoCaption
You can always type subtitles yourself in a video editor. It works, it is just slow. Here is how the options compare for a typical short video.
| Feature | Typing by hand | Generic auto-caption apps | AIVideoCaption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captions in Kannada script | Yes, slowly | Varies | Yes |
| Roman letters option | Yes, slowly | Rarely | Yes |
| Each word timed to the voice | No | Varies | Yes |
| Keyword highlight templates | Manual | Some | Yes, AI picks |
| MP4 with captions + SRT file | Depends on editor | Usually | Both |
| Time for a 1-minute video | 30 to 60 min | A few minutes | A few minutes |
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08 · FAQ
Kannada subtitle generator: questions
Can I get Kannada subtitles in English letters?
Yes. Choose the Roman letters style, for example "Ivattu naavu nodona". The words stay Kannada; nothing is translated.
Does it understand Kannada mixed with English?
Yes. Kannada creators mix in English all the time. With the mixed style, English words stay in English letters.
How accurate is Kannada right now?
Kannada is in beta. Clear speech comes out well; dialect words and names may need a quick fix.
Is there a free Kannada subtitle generator?
Yes. The Free plan gives you 3 transcription minutes for videos up to 2 minutes long, with every style and a watermark-free MP4 and SRT export. No card is needed.
Does it translate my video into Kannada?
No. AIVideoCaption writes down the Kannada that is spoken in your video, in the letters you choose. It does not translate from another language.
Can I edit the subtitles before exporting?
Yes. Fix any word, split or merge lines, choose which words are highlighted, move the captions on the video and re-sync the timing, then export.
What do I get when I export?
An MP4 with the captions burned in, ready for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, WhatsApp and Facebook, and an SRT subtitle file for YouTube and video editors.