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Guide to creating automatic video subtitles in Canva AI

If teachers don't use video editing software, they can use Canva to create automatic video subtitles. With just a few clicks, the video will have automatic subtitles, and teachers only need to adjust the subtitles that appear in the video. Below is a guide on how to create automatic video subtitles using Canva.

 

How to create automatic video subtitles in Canva AI

Step 1:

We choose whether to make the Canva video horizontal or vertical, then upload the video to Canva as usual.

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Step 2:

After successfully uploading the video, click on the Text section , then look to the side and click on the Annotations section under Automatic Text .

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Step 3:

Now we will click on Create caption below to add subtitles to the video on Canva.

 

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As a result, you will see subtitles displayed below the video, as shown in the image below. Click on the subtitle line to proceed with editing.

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Step 4:

Here you can further change the font, size, color, or add effects if desired. Canva separates each subtitle line so we can adjust them, and edit the subtitles again if needed.

Finally, we export the video as usual.

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Useful features for creating automatic video subtitles in Canva AI

The AI-powered video subtitling feature in Canva automatically creates subtitles for videos, eliminating the need to manually type each sentence. The AI ​​listens to the audio in the video and converts speech into text displayed on the screen.

Create automatic subtitles

  1. AI will listen to the voice in the video and generate subtitles instantly, saving a lot of editing time.

It helps viewers understand the content more easily.

  1. With subtitles, viewers can still understand the video even without the sound on.

Increase accessibility

  1. People who have difficulty hearing or understanding spoken language can still read subtitles to understand the content.

Increase views and engagement.

  1. Videos with subtitles tend to keep viewers engaged longer because they can easily follow the content.

Subtitles can be edited and translated.

  1. After the AI ​​generates the subtitles, you can still: edit the text, change the font and color, and add effects if needed.

Video subtitles created using Canva

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Jessica Tanner
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Update 14 March 2026