How to Add Subtitles and Captions in iMovie

If you’re an avid iOS user, you may have come across iMovie. This editing app comes pre-installed on iOS devices and offers a user-friendly interface for editing and exporting video clips. You can also add subtitles & captions in iMovie and help your content reach a wider audience. So, how can you do this? The answer lies below! 

How to Add Subtitles & Captions in iMovie

Now level up your video clips by adding captions in different fonts and styles. Stay tuned to know more.

Option 1: On Mac

Follow the steps mentioned below to see how you can add captions or subtitles on iMovie from your Mac:

1. Click on Finder and select Application.
2. Scroll down and select iMovie.
3. Click on Project from the top ribbon.
4. Click on the plus icon and select Movie.
5. Select the video file from your Mac and click on Open.
6. Click on Titles from the top ribbon.
7. Now, select your font title and drag it down to the video clip. Please note that you can also double-click on the title font to add it to the video clip.
8. Drag the title box over the clip if you wish to add the subtitle or caption.
9. Click on the title box from the right panel of your video to add subtitles or captions.
10. Select options like Text font, size, color, and style from the top ribbon.
11. Click on File from the top left ribbon.
12. Click on Share and select File. . .

Now you can enjoy subtitles over any video. 

Option 2: Via iPhone and iPad

You can also use your iPhone to insert captions on your clips from iMovie.

1. Open the iMovie app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on Start New Project from the home screen.
3. Tap on Movie and select Create a Movie.
4. Import your video clips and tap on Done.
5. Select your video clip and tap on the T icon from the bottom right corner to insert captions.
6. Select your preferred font style.
7. Now, tap on the font box over the video and select Edit to add your caption or subtitle.
8. Tap on Done.
9. Select from Save or Share Video or Export Project.

This way you can add any captions to your videos. 

Can iMovie Automatically Add Subtitles to Videos?

No, currently there is no feature to automatically add subtitles using iMovie. Users have to manually select their clips and enter their text.

Can You Import an SRT File into iMovie?

No, iMovie does not let users import video files in SRT format.

Also Read: How to Convert iPhone Video to MP4

We hope now you can easily add any subtitle & captions on iMovie and make your videos more inclusive by following the methods outlined in this guide. If you have any queries or suggestions, do reach out to us in the comment section. visiting TechCult for more tech related know-how.