Transcription gives you timed lines
Every line has an in and out point. That timing is what drives the rythmo band — and it is why you speak with the picture instead of against it.
RythmoClip
Subtitle a video online
RythmoClip uses transcription to time your lines to the picture — but the output is a dubbed take, not burned-in captions. Here is the difference, and when each tool is the right choice.
The band is not a caption
A subtitle sits under the picture after the fact. A rythmo band comes toward you before the line starts. That 200ms difference is what makes a take sync.
For burned-in captions
If you need SRT, ASS, or captions burned into the video, use a dedicated caption editor — CapCut, Premiere, or DaVinci. RythmoClip replaces voices, not image.
Subtitles as prep for dubbing
Many dubbers generate a subtitle file in another tool first, then bring the clip to RythmoClip for the recording session. Transcription adapts the timing automatically.
Subtitles vs. a rythmo band — the real difference
A subtitle sits under the picture. You read it after the character's mouth has already moved. That works for an audience. It is a bad cue for a performer.
A rythmo band moves toward you before the line starts. You see the character name, then the text, arriving at the sync point. You start speaking at the right moment — with the picture, not after it.
This is not a preference. It is the reason professional dubbing studios have used rythmo bands since the 1930s. The timing is built into the cue, not reconstructed by the actor.
RythmoClip brings that cue system into the browser. The transcription provides the timing. The band provides the cue. You provide the performance.
When to use a subtitle editor instead
If your goal is burned-in captions on a YouTube video, use CapCut, Premiere, or DaVinci. They are faster for that specific job and export SRT and ASS files directly.
If your goal is to replace or add a voice on a scene, RythmoClip is the right tool. The transcription gives you the timing, the band gives you the cue, and the export gives you a dubbed scene.
The two workflows are complementary. Many users generate subtitles in another tool first, then bring the clip to RythmoClip for the dubbing session.
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1. Transcription finds the lines
Drop your clip. The AI reads the audio, returns each line with its start and end time, and identifies the characters.
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2. Review and edit line text
Correct transcription errors, add a character name, or rewrite the line in another language.
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3. Pick the characters to dub
Select who speaks on the band. The others keep their original voice in the export.
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4. Record with the picture
The band scrolls. You record the line in sync. Multiple takes are possible per line.
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5. Export the dubbed scene
One MP4 file — original picture, original voices you kept, your recorded takes.
Frequently asked questions
Can RythmoClip burn subtitles into the video?
No. RythmoClip replaces voices, not image. For burned-in captions use CapCut, Premiere, or DaVinci.
Can I export an SRT file from RythmoClip?
Not currently. The transcription is used to drive the rythmo band and the export is a dubbed video file.
Why does transcription help for dubbing?
It gives you timed lines with the character name, so you record with the picture instead of reading a script separately. The timing is already done.
What is the difference between a rythmo band and subtitles for a performer?
Subtitles appear after the mouth has moved — you read, then speak. A rythmo band arrives before the line — you see it coming and speak with the picture. That difference eliminates the characteristic delay of subtitle-based recordings.