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How To Export Subtitles in DaVinci Resolve

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You have completed the editing of your video, perfected the subtitles, and are now puzzled about how to export subtitles in DaVinci Resolve. Stay calm, we have a simple manual to assist you in extracting those subtitles either embedded in your video or as a standalone file. Let’s make sure that your subtitles are ready.

Summary

  1. Exporting Just the Subtitles in DaVinci Resolve
  2. Exporting a Video with DaVinci Resolve Captions on the Delivery Page

Exporting Just the Subtitles in DaVinci Resolve

Exporting the subtitles alone, no video included, is perfect for those moments when you need to send subtitles off to translators for a little linguistic spit and polish, or when you need to upload them to an online platform. Here’s the drill:

  1. Go to File > Export > Subtitle.
  2. Choose your desired file format (SRT is recommended) and a name for your fresh subtitle track.
  3. Click ‘Save’.

Exporting a Video with DaVinci Resolve Captions on the Delivery Page

When your subtitles need to accompany your video you have several methods of how to export subtitles in DaVinci Resolve. Just remember, to platforms such as YouTube, you’ll need to upload the video and subtitle files separately. Here’s the process:

  1. Go to the Deliver page, scroll down to Subtitle Settings, and enable Export Subtitles.
  2. If there is a Codec box visible under subtitle settings, this refers to the method used for encoding the subtitles onto your video. Clicking on this box will show you different options. 
  3. Below the codec selection, there is a Format box. Click this to see a range of options for how your subtitles will be exported. The choice between burning subtitles into your video, embedding them, or exporting them separately depends on what you need.

Burning Subtitles into the Video: How to Export Subtitles in DaVinci Resolve

This method ensures DaVinci Resolve captions are always visible, perfect for accessibility and keeping your audience engaged. It’s especially useful for platforms that scoff at separate subtitle files. Or when you want to ensure the subtitles are part of the final video, regardless of the viewer’s settings. Here’s how to do it:

Do keep in mind that only the active subtitle track will be seared onto your video, so double-check you’ve selected the correct one unless you enjoy surprises.

Embedding Subtitles in the Video

For a more subtle approach that allows your audience the thrill of choice, embedding subtitles might just be your cup of tea. This method cleverly tucks your subtitles into the video file, giving viewers the luxury to turn them on or off as they please:

Subtitles as a Separate File

And then there’s the high road of flexibility — subtitles as a standalone file. Perfect for those moments when you need to let your subtitles mingle freely apart from your main video, for example, for your newest YouTube video. Note that you’ll need to upload the file separately to most streaming platforms.

Whichever option you’ve chosen, the only thing left to do is hit that “Add to Render Queue” button. After the rendering process finishes, you’ll be able to enjoy understanding the dialogues, even with the audio turned off.