In many videos, users can see subtitles – a special text that repeats or explains what is happening on the screen. They can be found in IGTV videos, stories, etc. Initially, they were intended to help users with hearing impairments. Subtitles are added for meaning, to better reveal the meaning of the video, add to it, etc. If standard Instagram tools are provided for other formats, they are not suitable for short videos.
Why is this necessary?
Subtitles are text in videos that serve to explain what is happening on the screen. They are designed to help the hard of hearing, making videos accessible for their perception – the platform cares about every user.
However, text in videos is not only useful for hard of hearing users – many people watch videos in silent mode, and an explanation of what is happening can be very useful. In addition, on some videos, voiceover can be replaced by text (for example, mood – videos with music and beautiful pictures).
Subtitles are an excellent tool for engaging and retaining viewers, so every video maker should master them.
Are there subtitles available in Rils?
Instagram does not currently have the ability to insert text into videos. The built-in tools only allow for text to be added to IGTV videos. It is possible that this feature will be added for regular videos in the future.
Currently, subtitles can be added to videos using third-party editing apps. These editors are available for both Android and iOS mobile devices. Users can dictate the text using voice input or manually type it out. This allows for quick creation of subtitles for videos. The app also allows for the selection of text style and formatting.
How to add subtitles to Reels on Instagram
Users can add subtitles to their RilS videos using special applications – video editors.
There are several programs suitable for this task. With their help, users can dictate text, and the applications will process it and turn it into text.
For devices running on the iOS operating system, there are special applications that allow users to create subtitles for videos on Instagram.
With the InShot program, users can manually overlay text, choosing the desired moment in the video. Additional features of the application include the ability to select transitions and caption placement. The program is suitable for both Android and iOS.
Why text may not be displayed
Text may not be displayed for several reasons. The most popular one is that the user did not save the video after editing it in the application. The second reason is the occurrence of various malfunctions in the program. It will be necessary to restart the program and repeat the process again. It is important to check for updates. If nothing helps, it will be necessary to remove the editor from the device, then reinstall it and try again. Perhaps there was an error in the application, and reinstalling it should fix it.
Other subtitle apps for your phone
In addition to InShot, the user can install any other application – there are many editors available.
For iOS, there are editors such as Clipomatic, MixCaptions, and Autcap. They allow users to create subtitles for videos. Users can choose the font style, color, placement, and more.
Subtitles for videos are a great way to engage and retain users’ attention. A well-written first sentence will encourage viewers to watch the video to the end, increasing the number of views and audience reach.