DaVinci Resolve subtitles, as a free SRT
DaVinci Resolve imports SRT subtitles and places them on a subtitle track in the timeline. Upload the video here, download the SRT and import it from the Media Pool. It works the same in the free version.
Drop your audio or video here, or choose a file
MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG and OPUS (WhatsApp voice notes), MP4, MOV, WEBM… Up to 200 MB.
Free, no account needed: the first 10 minutes of each file, 3 a day. The file is deleted when it’s done and the result after 24 hours.
Which format to use in Resolve
SRT is the subtitle format Resolve imports without fuss. You import it in the Media Pool, where it shows up as a subtitle clip that you bring into the timeline.
Watch the timeline start
Resolve timelines usually start at 01:00:00:00 and SRT timing at 00:00:00. If it doesn’t land in the right place when you drag it, place it right at the start of the video or set the timeline’s starting timecode to zero.
How to do it
- 1
Upload the video or its audio
If it’s an edit, export the timeline’s audio so the timing matches.
- 2
Download the SRT
Already cut into two lines of 42 characters and between 1 and 7 seconds.
- 3
Import it into the Media Pool
Right-click in the Media Pool, choose to import subtitles and select the SRT.
- 4
Bring it into the timeline
Drag it above the video tracks: Resolve creates the subtitle track. Style it in the inspector.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need DaVinci Resolve Studio?
No. Importing an SRT works in the free version; Studio is only needed for Resolve’s own automatic transcription.
Why do the subtitles start in the wrong place?
Because the timeline starts at 01:00:00:00 and the SRT at zero. Place them at the start of the video or change the starting timecode.
What about VTT?
For Resolve, use the SRT: it’s the format it imports without problems. VTT is more useful for the web.
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