How to Generate Subtitles Automatically with AI in Lectful

Why AI Subtitles Matter for Your Courses

Adding subtitles to your videos:
🌍 Makes content accessible to global audiences.
🦻 Supports hearing-impaired learners.
📚 Improves comprehension for non-native speakers.
🔍 Boosts SEO with searchable text.
⏱ Saves time compared to manual transcription.

Step-by-Step: Generating AI Subtitles

1. Access Your Video Dashboard

1. Log in to your Lectful Admin Dashboard

2. Navigate to Media > Videos

3. You'll see a list of all uploaded videos

4. Click on the video you want to subtitle

2. Generate Subtitles with AI

• In the video dashboard, go to the Subtitles tab
• Click "Add Subtitle"

• Select "Auto-generate"
• Choose the video's original language (e.g., English, Spanish, French)
• Click "Add"

3. Review and Edit Subtitles

• The AI will create WebVTT format subtitles

• To edit:

  • Click the pencil icon next to any subtitle

  • Adjust text content

  • Modify timestamps if needed

  • Click "Save Changes"

Key Features

✅ +90% accurate for clear audio
✅ Editable WebVTT format
✅ Bulk processing available

Troubleshooting

⚠️ Issue: Subtitles don't match speech
Fix: Check audio quality or manually adjust timestamps

FAQs

Q: How long does generation take?
A: It should takes few seconds based on the video length but not exceed 1 min.

Q: Can I upload my own subtitles?
A: Yes! Use the "Upload File" option with WebVTT files

Q: Do subtitles work on mobile?
A: Yes, they're fully responsive

Best Practice: Always review AI-generated subtitles for technical terms before publishing.