Export
Export your edited subtitles in various formats -- embed them in video or save as standalone files.
Overview
After finishing subtitle editing, you can export in multiple formats. In the subtitle editor, click the "Export" button in the top-right corner to open the export panel.
Export Formats
| Format | Description | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Toggleable Subtitles | Subtitles embedded as a separate track in the video; can be toggled on/off in the player | .mp4 video |
| Burned-in Subtitles | Subtitles burned into the video frames; cannot be turned off | .mp4 video |
| SRT | Subtitle file only, no video. Supports source language / target language / bilingual | .srt file |
| TXT | Plain text, no timecodes. Bilingual entries have one line each | .txt file |
Language Selection
You can choose to export source language, target language, or bilingual subtitles. Select based on your needs.
Export Scope
Choose "Current Video" or "All Videos". When batch exporting, files are processed sequentially.
Customization Options
Frosted Subtitle Bar (Burned-in Subtitles Only)
Adds a frosted glass effect (blur + dark overlay) behind the subtitles to improve readability. Enabling this slows export speed by approximately 25%.
Append [Need Check] to Exported SRT
When enabled, entries automatically flagged during OCR processing as uncertain (e.g. suspected misrecognition, partial color match, sub-clause merges) will have a [Need Check] prefix in the exported SRT, making it easier to spot entries that need manual review.
Add Watermark PRO (Burned-in Subtitles Only)
The default watermark is the GeekLink logo. Pro users can upload a custom PNG watermark (transparent background, max 2 MB, longest side up to 1024px).
Clear Custom Watermark
Removes the uploaded custom watermark and reverts to the default GeekLink watermark.
Toggleable Subtitles vs. Burned-in Subtitles
Each video subtitle export method has its own use cases:
| Toggleable Subtitles | Burned-in Subtitles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subtitle Visibility | Viewers can toggle subtitles on/off in the player | Subtitles become part of the video frame; visible in any player |
| Impact on Video | Subtitles do not affect the video image | Subtitles are permanently overlaid on the video |
| Export Speed | Fast | Slower |
| Best For | Uploading to YouTube and other platforms | Social media sharing, scenarios requiring guaranteed subtitle visibility |
Export Status
During export, a progress bar and percentage are displayed. You can minimize the export window and continue editing.
Non-Pro Export
When exporting without Pro activation, subtitle files will contain watermark text and promotional text. With Pro activated, exports are clean of these additions.