YouTube · Shorts · 9:16
How to add subtitles to an interview for YouTube
To add subtitles to YouTube videos, LocalClip auto-transcribes an interview (detecting the language) and burns styled subtitles into each Shorts — all on your Mac.
Step by step
- Download LocalClip (free) and open it on your Mac.It's a local app; no account and no uploads needed.
- Drag an interview into the window.It's read from your Mac, never copied or sent to the cloud.
- LocalClip transcribes, picks the best moments and cuts vertical Shorts.With burned-in subtitles and AI-generated title/description/hashtags.
- Review, copy the text and post to YouTube.Clips come out in 9:16, ready for YouTube.
Tips for YouTube
- A curiosity title + a strong opening frame decide the click on Shorts.
- Shorts can funnel traffic to your long video: mention there's more.
- Burned-in subtitles help since many watch without sound.
FAQ
Can I make Shorts for YouTube for free?
Yes. LocalClip is free (clips carry a small watermark); a one-time US$49 removes it. It runs 100% on your Mac.
Are my videos uploaded to the cloud for YouTube?
No. All processing happens on your Mac; your video never leaves your computer.
Do the clips come out in the right format for YouTube?
Yes, they're vertical 9:16 with subtitles, ideal for YouTube.