Captions · Beginner tutorial 2026
How to Use Subly
Subly is a captions tool built for YouTubers adding multilingual subtitles and Course creators with hearing-impaired students. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through setup and your first project — no prior editing experience required. You can follow along free (Free 1 hour of subtitles per month).
Subly tutorial: step by step
Upload video or audio file
Head to the Subly site and start with the free option (Free 1 hour of subtitles per month). Once you are in, upload video or audio file — this is where most of your creative decisions begin, so take a moment to explore the interface before diving in.
Auto-subtitles generate in minutes
Next, auto-subtitles generate in minutes. Lean on Brand kit for consistent subtitle styling to speed this up. Small adjustments here have the biggest impact on how professional your final video looks.
Edit, translate, and export or burn-in
Finally, edit, translate, and export or burn-in. Subly handles the heavy lifting here, but always preview the result before you publish so the pacing, captions, and audio line up. This is the stage where Subly shines for youtubers adding multilingual subtitles.
Tips to get more out of Subly
- • Use Auto-translation in 70+ languages to work faster — it's one of the reasons Subly is rated 4.1/5.
- • Use Brand kit for consistent subtitle styling to work faster — it's one of the reasons Subly is rated 4.1/5.
- • Use SRT/VTT export for video editors to work faster — it's one of the reasons Subly is rated 4.1/5.
Common mistakes to avoid
- • Accuracy drops on heavy accents
- • Free tier is restrictive
- • Slower than Captions.ai on mobile
Works with your stack
Subly integrates with Dropbox, Google Drive, YouTube (upload), SRT/VTT/ASS export — handy when you are stitching it into an existing faceless YouTube or short-form pipeline.
Ready to try Subly?
Best for creators who need subtitles in multiple languages. Pair with Kapwing or Descript if you need more full-featured editing.
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Subly tutorial FAQ
Is Subly hard to learn?
No. Most people create their first captions project within an hour. Subly is best for YouTubers adding multilingual subtitles and Course creators with hearing-impaired students, and the 3-step workflow above covers everything you need to get started.
Do I need editing experience to use Subly?
Not really. Subly makes multilingual subtitle workflows painless, with auto-translation and clean SRT export that editors can drop straight into Premiere. The interface is built so beginners can produce a finished video without prior editing skills, though features like Auto-translation in 70+ languages reward a little practice.
Is there a free way to try Subly?
Yes — Free 1 hour of subtitles per month. That's more than enough to follow this tutorial end-to-end before deciding whether to upgrade. See the full Subly pricing for paid tier details.
What can I make with Subly?
Subly is designed for YouTubers adding multilingual subtitles, Course creators with hearing-impaired students, Marketing teams localizing video. It integrates with Dropbox, Google Drive, YouTube (upload), so it slots neatly into most faceless YouTube and short-form workflows.