How to Add Subtitles in Premiere Pro 2022 Tutorial

Introduction

This tutorial explains how to add subtitles automatically in Adobe Premiere Pro 2022. Subtitles enhance accessibility and can help convey your message more clearly. Whether you're creating content for social media, educational videos, or film, this guide will walk you through the steps to add subtitles easily.

Step 1: Prepare Your Project

1. Open Adobe Premiere Pro and create a new project or open an existing one.
2. Import Your Video:
   • Go to the Media Browser.
   • Locate your video file and drag it into the Project panel.
3. Create a New Sequence:
   • Right-click in the Project panel and select New Item.
   • Choose Sequence, then pick the appropriate settings based on your video format.

Step 2: Enable Automatic Captions

1. Select Your Sequence in the timeline where you want to add subtitles.
2. Open the Text Panel:
   • Go to Window in the top menu.
   • Select Text to open the Text panel.
3. Create Captions:
   • In the Text panel, click on Create Captions or Transcribe Sequence.
   • Premiere Pro will process the audio and generate captions automatically.

Step 3: Edit Your Captions

1. Review the Captions:
   • After transcription, review the text for accuracy.
   • Make any necessary edits directly in the Text panel.
2. Adjust Timing:
   • Click on a caption in the Text panel.
   • Drag the edges in the timeline to adjust when the caption appears and disappears.

Step 4: Style Your Subtitles

1. Select a Caption Style:
   • In the Text panel, choose a style from the preset options or customize your own.
2. Customize Appearance:
   • Change font, size, color, and background to fit your video’s aesthetic.
   • Ensure the text is legible against the video background.

Step 5: Export Your Video with Subtitles

1. Prepare for Export:
   • Go to File > Export > Media.
2. Choose Export Settings:
   • Select your desired format (e.g., H.264 for MP4).
   • Under the Captions tab, choose how you want to export the captions (burned-in or separate file).
3. Export Your Video:
   • Click Export to save your video with the added subtitles.

Conclusion

Adding subtitles in Adobe Premiere Pro 2022 is a straightforward process that enhances your video’s accessibility and engagement. By following these steps, you can automatically generate subtitles, edit them for accuracy, customize their appearance, and export your video seamlessly. Consider experimenting with different styles and formats to find what best fits your content. Happy editing!