For Filmmakers

Add Subtitles to Your Film in Minutes

Festival submissions require closed captions. CaptionFit transcribes your film, lets you paste your script to fix mishears, and exports an SRT or burned-in MP4.

How it works

Three steps. That's the whole thing.

  1. Upload — Drop in your film export (MP4, MOV, or WebM) directly from your editing timeline.
  2. Paste your script — Paste your screenplay or shooting script to instantly correct dialogue, character names, and locations.
  3. Download — Export an SRT for festival submission portals or a burned-in MP4 for screeners and online platforms.
Features

Built for filmmakers

ADA-ready SRT export

Export a standard SRT caption file that meets ADA and accessibility requirements for festival submissions and streaming platforms.

Script correction

Paste your screenplay to instantly fix character names, locations, and specialized dialogue — no hunting word by word.

16:9 & 9:16 output

Render widescreen for festivals and screeners, or vertical for social media film clips and trailers.

Faster than real-time

Subtitle a 20-minute short film in a fraction of the time it would take to do manually in your editing software.

Free to start

No credit card required. Add subtitles to your film immediately on the free tier.

Perfect for filmmakers

Film festivals increasingly require closed captions for short film submissions. Adding subtitles to a short film in editing software is time-consuming — every line needs manual timing adjustment. CaptionFit automates the alignment: paste your script and it snaps the dialogue to the audio in seconds.

Whether you're submitting to Sundance, Tribeca, or a local festival circuit, having a clean SRT file ready is a submission requirement you can now knock out in minutes. For online platforms and YouTube screeners, export a burned-in captioned MP4 instead.

If you're producing content beyond narrative film, see how businesses add closed captions to corporate video for ADA compliance. If you teach filmmaking, check out how course creators caption their instructional videos.

FAQ

Common questions

How do I add subtitles to a short film?
Upload your film to CaptionFit. Auto-transcribe it or paste your script for instant alignment — especially useful for fixing character names and dialogue terms. Export a clean SRT file or a rendered burned-in MP4 ready for festival submission.
What is an ADA-compliant caption file?
ADA-compliant captions accurately represent spoken dialogue and relevant audio for hearing-impaired viewers. CaptionFit exports a standard SRT file that meets accessibility requirements for film submissions and online video platforms.
Does CaptionFit support MOV files for films?
Yes. CaptionFit supports MOV, MP4, and WebM video files. Upload your film directly from your editing software export without re-encoding.
Can I fix character names in the transcript?
Yes. After auto-transcription, the full transcript is editable in the browser. Paste your screenplay or shooting script to instantly correct all character names, locations, and dialogue in one step.
Is CaptionFit free for filmmakers?
Yes. CaptionFit has a free tier — no credit card required. Add subtitles to your short film immediately at captionfit.com.

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