Subtitle OCR
FreeExtract subtitle text from video screenshots or image frames
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Extract text with Subtitle OCR — runs in your browser, free & private.
About Subtitle OCR
Sometimes the only copy of a subtitle line lives burned into a video frame or a screenshot, with no separate subtitle file to grab. Pausing the video and retyping each caption by hand is painfully slow if you want a transcript or to translate the dialogue.
Subtitle OCR reads the subtitle text baked into your image or video screenshot and turns it into editable text. Upload a frame that shows the caption, and the tool extracts the on-screen words for you to copy and reuse. It is free, runs in your browser with no signup or watermark, and uses your image only to perform the text extraction.
Common uses
- Extract burned-in captions from a video screenshot
- Build a transcript from subtitle frames
- Copy a quote shown in an on-screen caption
- Capture dialogue when no subtitle file exists
- Prepare subtitle text for translation
How to use
- 1
Upload your file
Click the upload area or drag & drop your file. Supports *. Up to 50 MB.
- 2
Click "Process — Subtitle OCR"
Click the process button. Your file is converted instantly on our secure servers.
- 3
Download your result
Preview and download your converted file. No watermarks, no quality loss, no expiry.
Why ToolHub?
- 100% Free — no account needed
- Works in your browser — no software required
- Instant results
- Secure and private
- No data stored
- Simple to use
FAQ
Does it work on hardcoded subtitles?
Yes, it is meant for subtitles that are part of the image itself, such as captions burned into a video frame screenshot.
Can it process a whole video?
It reads text from image frames you upload, so you capture the frames showing the subtitles and extract text from those images.
What affects accuracy?
High-contrast subtitles over a clean background read best. Busy backgrounds or small, stylized fonts may need proofreading.
Can I use Subtitle OCR on mobile?
Yes — ToolHub is fully responsive and works on iPhone, Android, tablets and all modern browsers. No app install needed.