Create and export subtitles in DaVinci Resolve 5.14

In this guide, I will show you step by step how to add subtitles to your video in DaVinci Resolve 5.14 and how to export them. Creating subtitles improves the accessibility and user experience for your viewers. Let's get started!

Key Takeaways

• You can easily add subtitles through the Effects menu.
• The inspector allows you to customize the subtitles individually.
• Export your subtitles separately from the video or burn them into the video.

Step-by-Step Guide

Adding subtitles

To create a subtitle in DaVinci Resolve, open your project and go to the top left where you'll find the Effects. Click on "Effects" and search for "Subtitles". You can simply type "Sub" in the search bar to quickly find the desired subtitle. Once you have found the subtitle, simply drag it onto the timeline of your video. This will automatically create a new subtitle track.

Opening the inspector

Now that you have added the subtitle track, you need to open the inspector. Click on the "Inspector" at the top right of the interface. Then select the new subtitle you just created. In the inspector, you can make all the necessary settings.

Entering text

To enter the text for your subtitle, listen to the video and write the spoken text in the corresponding field in the inspector. For example, the text could be: "In today's video, I want to show you how to change your name and username on TikTok." Make sure to drag the subtitle to the point where the sentence ends.

Formatting subtitles

After entering the text, you can also change the appearance of your subtitle. Make sure the "Use Default Style" checkbox is checked. Go to the "Style" section in the inspector where you can customize font, size, and color. You can choose different fonts to improve readability.

Adjusting text style

Under "Style," you can make various other adjustments. You can change the font size and adjust the position of the subtitles on the Y and X axis. For better readability, you can add a "Stroke" (a kind of outline). This helps highlight the text, especially when the background is busy.

Adding background to subtitles

Another way to improve readability is by adding a background. Activate the background option in the Style section of the inspector. Now you can choose the background color to make the text stand out better.

Centering text

If your subtitle text is left-aligned, you can also center it. Click on the middle symbol under the "Alignment" section in the inspector to adjust the text alignment.

Adding a new subtitle

To continue the process, go to the end of your first subtitle and click "Add New". This way, you can add more subtitles while continuing to follow the audio. Repeat this step until you have provided all subtitles throughout the entire video.

Exporting subtitles

After setting up all subtitles, it's time to export. Go to the "Deliver" section to export the video. Scroll down in the "Export Settings" menu, and enable the "Export Subtitle" option.

Selection of export format

Here you can decide whether you want to export the subtitles to a separate file or burn them directly into the video. If you choose separate export, I recommend the SRT format, as it is accepted on most platforms.

Exporting different subtitle tracks

If you have created multiple subtitle tracks, you can decide for each track whether it should be exported separately. Check the desired tracks and add them to the render queue.

Summary

In this tutorial, you have learned how to add subtitles to your video in DaVinci Resolve and export them. With various adjustments and the correct export format, you can ensure that your subtitles look professional and are easily accessible.