French subtitle generator, free
Whether you post for viewers in Quebec, France or across Canada, French captions help people follow along with the sound off and make your video easier to find. BolCaps listens to French speech and writes captions with the right accents (é, è, ç, à) and timing, or turns the French into English subtitles. It is free, and the video stays on your device.
Make French subtitles free
How to do it
- Open the Caption studio and add your video.
- Set the spoken language to French.
- For French captions keep Captions in on Same language. For English subtitles choose English (translate).
- Press Generate captions, then fix any word that is wrong.
- Export an MP4 with the captions burned in, or download SRT or VTT to upload.
Made for bilingual Canada
Many Canadian creators, schools and businesses publish in both English and French. Make one SRT in French and one in English from the same video, then upload both to YouTube or Vimeo so each viewer picks their language. Our guide to English and French subtitles for Canadian videos shows the full workflow.
Quebec French and local words
The AI understands Quebec French well, but local expressions, anglicisms and place names are where it most often slips. Read the captions once before you export. It takes a minute and makes the result look professional.
French caption style tips
- French sentences run about 15 to 20% longer than English, so show fewer words at a time.
- Put a space before : ; ? and ! only if your audience expects France style; Quebec style often leaves it out. Be consistent.
- Use a font with full accent support. Every BolCaps style does.
No watermark
Your video is exported clean. A small "Made with BolCaps" credit is on by default, and one tick box turns it off. You need a free account only when you download.
Frequently asked questions
Is the French subtitle generator free?
Yes, including styles, SRT and VTT downloads and MP4 export with no watermark.
Can it translate English into French subtitles?
Not directly. The AI translates speech into English only. For French subtitles of an English video, export the English SRT and translate the text.
Does it work for Quebec French?
Yes. Pick French as the spoken language. Check local expressions before you export.
Can I add a French voiceover?
Yes. The free AI voice generator has French voices you can download as audio.
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