Burn Subtitles Into Video
Create videos with subtitles already built in
Turn subtitle tracks into permanent captions that stay visible wherever the video is shared. Adjust timing, style, and placement before exporting the final file.
Overview
Make captions visible everywhere
Some platforms do not show separate subtitle files reliably. CinLink helps you burn styled subtitles directly into your video so captions remain visible in every shared file or social upload.
Benefits
Permanent subtitles for publish-ready videos
Style, position, preview, and export videos with captions already embedded.
Keep captions visible
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Burned-in subtitles stay inside the video file, so viewers can see captions everywhere.
Style before export
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Adjust font, size, color, position, and background.
Preview the final look
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Review how captions appear before creating the final file.
Export publish-ready video
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Create a final video file with captions already embedded.
Workflow
How to burn subtitles into a video
Add a video, prepare subtitles, style captions, and export the final video.
Add your video
Upload or select the video you want to caption.
Add subtitles
Upload or select the video you want to caption.
Style and preview
Adjust caption appearance and check the final look.
Export video
Create a video file with permanent captions embedded.
Export Formats
Export videos with captions embedded
Create a final video file with permanent captions for platforms where separate subtitle files are inconvenient or unsupported.
Captioned video
Upload or select the video you want to caption.
Social-ready export
A shareable video that keeps captions visible across platforms.
User case
Perfect for videos that need visible captions
Create captioned videos for social media, ads, tutorials, courses, client delivery, and accessibility.
Social Media
Publish videos that remain understandable without sound.
Ads
Keep key messages visible in every view.
Tutorials
Make instructions easier to follow.
Courses
Create captioned lessons for learners.
Client Delivery
Help more viewers understand spoken content.
Accessibility
Help more viewers understand spoken content.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Create captioned videos that are ready to publish anywhere.