Remove burned-in subtitles
Subtitles printed in the picture can be removed. Use Region Erase when they stay in one place and Smart Erase when they move. The export keeps the original resolution.
| What's on screen | How to remove it | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Subtitles fixed at the bottom | Use Region Erase and cover where the subtitles appear. | The erase area can cover up to 20% of the frame. |
| Subtitles that move around | Use Smart Erase. It finds and removes the subtitles. | It also removes any watermarks and badges it detects. |
| Two subtitle lines in different places (bilingual) | Use Short Video Pro and put one erase area on each line. | Each erase area can cover up to 20% of the frame. |
| Separate subtitle file | Turn it off in the player or your editor. | It isn't in the picture, so there's nothing to upload. |
Works for
- Subtitles printed at the bottom of a course or demo video.
- Subtitles burned in when exporting from CapCut, TikTok or Reels.
- A video you're allowed to use.
Not for
- Separate subtitles you can switch off in a player.
- Someone else's video.
Subtitles printed into the video picture (hard subtitles) can be removed here. Subtitles you can switch on and off in a player are a separate file, not part of the picture, so just turn them off. Only upload videos you're allowed to use.
Use only content you own or are authorized to process. Do not upload other people’s copyrighted material.
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Remove it in three steps
- 1
Sign in and upload
Sign in with Google, Apple or email, then upload a video or photo. Up to 10 videos at a time; photos one at a time.
- 2
Choose how to erase
If the subtitles stay in one place at the bottom, choose Region Erase and cover where they appear. If they move around, choose Smart Erase.
- 3
Preview and export
Check the preview first: videos up to 2 minutes can be previewed for free, and the preview can't be saved. When you're happy, use credits to export at the original resolution. Web and app share credits.
First check that the subtitles are in the picture
- 1
Subtitles you can switch on and off in a player aren't in the picture. Just turn them off; no upload needed.
- 2
If you still have the original video without subtitles, use that.
- 3
When subtitles cover a face, check the preview of the erased face area before you export.
Frequently asked questions
Can I delete soft subtitles from the player here?
No need to upload. Soft subtitles are a separate file; turn them off or delete them in your player or editor.
Can I paste a platform share link?
No. Save the video to your device and upload it.
How is this different from removing text?
The steps are the same; both remove text printed in the picture. Subtitles usually sit in one place at the bottom, so Region Erase is the most direct choice.
Will the erased area look blurred?
No. The picture under the subtitles is filled back in at the original resolution. With busy backgrounds, check the preview before you export.
Do I need to sign in?
Yes. Sign in with Google, Apple or email, then upload. For videos up to 2 minutes, you can preview the result for free. The preview can't be saved.
How many videos can I upload at once?
Up to 10 videos at a time when your account allows batch upload, each up to 10 minutes long.
Can I remove CapCut captions that are already burned into the video?
Yes, as long as the subtitles were exported into the picture. Export the video from CapCut, upload the file and cover the subtitles with Region Erase. If you haven't exported yet, it's easier to delete the subtitles in CapCut.
Can I remove Instagram captions from a Reel I made?
Yes, if the subtitles are already in the picture of the video you saved. Save it to your device and upload it; Instagram links can't be pasted.
Can I remove captions from my own TikTok video?
Yes, if the subtitles are printed on your own video. Save it to your device and upload it; TikTok links can't be pasted.
Can I remove captions from a YouTube Short I made?
Yes, if the subtitles are printed in the picture. Subtitles you can switch on and off in the YouTube player are a separate track; turn them off in YouTube Studio.