How to Generate Video Subtitles with ChatGPT
Create video subtitles with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Accurate captions from video transcripts.
Tool
ChatGPT makes subtitle creation conversational and collaborative. Extract the transcript, review it together for accuracy, and generate formatted subtitle files with proper timing. ChatGPT can produce subtitles in multiple languages from a single source transcript, making it especially valuable for international content distribution.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
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Download
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Video Transcripts tool:
- Ask: "Transcribe this video and create subtitles in SRT format"
- ChatGPT extracts the transcript and formats it as proper subtitle entries
- Request corrections for any technical terms or names
- Ask for subtitle translations in additional languages
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Video Transcripts tool
Get the transcript from this YouTube video and create subtitle files in English and Spanish SRT format.
Tips
- ChatGPT can produce subtitle files in multiple languages from one transcript
- Ask for accessibility-compliant formatting with proper line breaks
- Request a review of subtitle timing and readability