How to Add Subtitles to a Movie using iMovie

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the program iMovie 6.;

   Go to Edit > Split Video Clip at Playhead. , Click Editing > Titles.
   
   Then go down the list until you see Subtitles.
   
   Click the arrow next to it.
   
   You have two options:
   Stripe Subtitle and Subtitle.
   
   They are the same, the only difference is that Stripe Subtitle has a stripe behind the text. , you can choose fonts, colors, sizes, number of lines (the + and
   -), and if it's over video or over black. , Click in the first segment of your video that you want subtitles in.
   
   Type the text in the right window and then press 'Add'.
   
   You now have subtitles in one segment.
   
   This process can take a while, you just need patience. , Click 'Update'.
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   Step 2: Make sure that your video is finished before you start.

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   Step 3: Open your finished movie.

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   Step 4: Once opened

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   Step 5: make sure you're in timeline view and find each part that you want to change subtitles at and place your cursor there.

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   Step 6: Now you're ready to choose subtitles.

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   Step 7: Once you've chosen the type of subtitles

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   Step 8: customize the options below the list to what you think would look best.

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   Step 9: Now you're ready to add them to your video.

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    Step 10: If you mess up

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    Step 11: just click the clip where your subtitle is and go to the left bar to edit it again.

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