Arabic to English Subtitles
ArabCap turns spoken Arabic dialects into English subtitles. It first transcribes the speech as it was said, in Darija, Egyptian, Gulf, Levantine or Modern Standard Arabic, then translates the captions to English. Export the original Arabic or the English translation, timed to the same video.
Transcribe the dialect first, then translate
A translation can only be as good as the transcript it starts from. If a tool mishears a Darija or Egyptian word, it translates the wrong word, and the English subtitle no longer matches what was said. ArabCap transcribes the dialect as spoken first, so the translation starts from the right words.
You can review and correct the Arabic before translating. Fixing a name or a slang word once fixes it in both the Arabic and the English subtitles.
How to get English subtitles from an Arabic video
- Upload your Arabic video or audio file.
- Review the Arabic captions and correct any names or words.
- Click Translate and wait a few seconds for the English version.
- Open the translated view to read the English captions.
- Under Export source, choose Translated (English) and download the file.
Who uses Arabic to English subtitles
- Creators who want viewers outside the Arab world to follow their videos.
- Brands in Morocco, Egypt and the Gulf publishing campaigns internationally.
- Journalists and researchers quoting Arabic speakers in English.
- Families and diaspora audiences who understand English better than the dialect.
Publish Arabic and English subtitles together
Export the original Arabic and the English translation as two files, timed to the same video. On YouTube you can upload both as separate subtitle tracks, and viewers choose the language they want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which language does ArabCap translate subtitles into?
English. The original Arabic transcript stays available, so you can export either one.
Does translation work for Darija mixed with French?
Yes. ArabCap transcribes the mixed speech as spoken, then the translation turns the whole caption into English.
Can I keep the Arabic subtitles too?
Yes. Choose Original as the export source for the Arabic file and Translated (English) for the English one.
Can I use ArabCap with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and CapCut?
Yes. For Premiere Pro there is a free ArabCap extension that puts captions straight on your timeline, on Mac and Windows. For DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut and other editors, ArabCap exports SRT and VTT files.
Does ArabCap support Arabizi?
Yes. ArabCap supports Arabizi — Arabic written in Latin characters mixed with numbers — as part of its dialect recognition system.