How do you create subtitles from a transcript in Premiere Pro?

You can create subtitles from a transcript in Adobe Premiere Pro using the Captions panel. Here's how:

1. Import your transcript: First, ensure your transcript is in a supported format like .srt, .stl, or .txt. Import the transcript file into your Premiere Pro project.

2. Open the Captions Panel: Go to Window > Captions to open the Captions panel.

3. Create Captions from Transcript:

   • In the Captions panel, click the three dots (menu icon) in the top-right corner.
   • Select "Create Captions From Transcript".

4. Sync Transcript to Audio: Premiere Pro will analyze the audio in your sequence and attempt to automatically synchronize the transcript with the dialogue. Review the synchronization carefully and make adjustments as needed. The transcript's timestamps will be used to generate subtitles that align with the audio.

5. Customize Captions (Optional): You can adjust the appearance of your subtitles, including the font, size, color, background, and position. This is done within the Captions panel or the Essential Graphics panel.

6. Export Captions: Finally, export your video with the subtitles either burned in or as a separate sidecar file (like an .srt file). The export settings will depend on your final delivery requirements.

By using the "Create Captions From Transcript" function, Premiere Pro can quickly generate subtitles saving you manual time entry.