Filipino Subtitle Generator
Add Filipino subtitles to any video automatically. Upload a video with Tagalog or Filipino speech and get accurate, timed subtitles back, with the English that runs through Filipino conversation kept in English rather than respelled.
Taglish is not an exception in Filipino video, it is the norm. Speakers switch between Tagalog and English several times a sentence, and the transcription follows them word by word so the subtitle reads exactly the way the video sounds.
- Tagalog and Taglish
- English kept English
- Affixes written correctly
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What makes Filipino subtitles different
Every language breaks in its own way. These are the parts that matter for Filipino.
Taglish, word by word
Code-switching is detected as it happens. "Nag-meeting kami" stays exactly like that, with the English verb in English and the Tagalog affix attached correctly.
Tagalog affixes and reduplication
Mag-, nag-, -um-, -in, -an and the reduplicated syllables of Tagalog aspect are written as standard Filipino spelling has them, hyphens included where they belong.
Manila and the provinces
Metro Manila Filipino transcribes cleanly, and Tagalog spoken with Visayan, Ilocano or Bicolano influence is handled from the audio as far as it diverges.
Built for vlogs and Reels
Filipino video is overwhelmingly short-form and conversational. Word-level timing and short lines are the default, so captions keep pace with fast, mixed speech.
How to add Filipino subtitles to a video
Upload, review, export. No timeline scrubbing and no timecodes typed by hand.
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Upload your video
Create your free account, then drop in an MP4, MOV, MKV or audio file containing Filipino speech. There is nothing to install.
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Generate Filipino subtitles
The model transcribes the Filipino audio, writes each word in the language it was said, handles the affixes and reduplication of Tagalog grammar, and times each line to the frame.
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Edit and export
Correct any names or terms in the editor, then download the video with Filipino subtitles burned in, or export a clean .srt or .vtt file.
Why Taglish breaks ordinary subtitle tools
Filipino speech online switches between Tagalog and English more freely than almost any other language pair. A single sentence can begin in Tagalog, take an English verb with a Tagalog prefix, and finish with an English clause. That is normal conversation in Metro Manila, and it is exactly what a language-detection model handles worst: told the audio is Filipino, it respells the English; told it is English, it mangles the Tagalog.
The model here does not choose a language for the video. It transcribes each word in the language it was said, which is what Taglish requires. Tagalog affixes attached to English roots — nag-download, i-send, pinaka-best — are written with the hyphen standard Filipino spelling uses, and English words are left in English spelling so the subtitle reads the way the speaker talks.
Tagalog grammar has its own demands. Verbs mark focus and aspect with affixes and reduplication, and the correct form is decided by the sentence. The transcript handles that, along with the regional influence of Visayan or Ilocano speakers on their Tagalog, and the editor is there for the slang that changes every month.
Related tools and languages
Other formats, and the other languages people caption most often.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specific to Filipino, not the generic list.
Does it handle Taglish?
Yes, and it is the main thing the transcription is tuned for. Each word is written in the language it was said, so English stays English and Tagalog stays Tagalog within one sentence.
Are hyphenated forms like nag-download written correctly?
Yes. Tagalog affixes on English roots are written with the hyphen that standard Filipino spelling uses.
Does it work for Cebuano, Ilocano or other Philippine languages?
Tagalog and Filipino are the focus of this page. Other Philippine languages are transcribed as far as the model supports them, and the editor is there for corrections.
Can I export Filipino subtitles as SRT?
Yes. Export a .srt or .vtt for YouTube, or download the video with Filipino subtitles burned in for Reels, Shorts and TikTok.
Is there a watermark on the export?
No. The video you download is your video with the subtitles added and nothing else — no logo, no end card, no watermark.
Can I edit my captions before exporting?
Yes. Correct the transcript, adjust timings, choose a caption style and then export the finished video or a clean SRT or VTT file.
Do I need an account to use Caption Maker?
Caption Maker is live and free to start. Create an account with your email or your Google account, and you can upload, caption and export straight away.
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