Burned-in / hardcoded subtitles
Subtitles stay visible when CC is turned off
The subtitles are part of the video image and cannot be disabled as a separate subtitle track.
Remove hardcoded subtitles with AI →Keep the scene. Lose the subtitles.
Remove Subtitles & Text from Video
Remove burned-in subtitles, captions, and unwanted text from your videos with AI — no cropping or manual frame-by-frame editing.
AI reconstructs the area behind the text using surrounding visual context.
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See real subtitle and text removal results
Real AI-processed examples showing how RemoveSubs handles different types of text overlays.
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What kind of subtitles do you have?
Embedded subtitle track
Subtitles disappear when CC is turned off
The subtitles may be stored as a separate subtitle track and may not require AI removal.
Learn how to remove embedded subtitles →First disable all subtitle sources: a player may display captions from an external file as well as an embedded track.
How to remove subtitles and text from a video
- 01
Upload your video
Choose an MP4, MOV, or WebM file. Preview your clip and review the processing cost before confirming.
- 02
AI removes the visible text
Automatic processing detects visible text and reconstructs the areas it covers. No frame-by-frame editing is needed.
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Preview and download the result
Once processing finishes, compare the original and AI result, then download your cleaned video.
What can RemoveSubs remove?
- Burned-in subtitles
- Hardcoded subtitles
- Social media captions
- Text overlays
- Timestamps
- Labels
- Titles
- Lower thirds
Burned-in and hardcoded describe the same kind of subtitles: text that is part of the image. These are examples of visible text, not separate processing modes. Automatic processing may also affect other visible text.
Remove text without cropping the frame
Cropping cuts away part of the picture. Manual editing can require work on individual frames. AI instead estimates the area behind visible text using the surrounding visual context, while keeping the original framing.
Reconstructed pixels are an AI estimate, not a recovery of the original hidden scene.
Matching crops from the podcast example. Inspect the knit texture and the edge of the arm, then play the full comparison to check motion.
Watch the full before & afterWhat affects the result?
Large text, fast motion, faces, detailed textures, camera movement, and changing light can leave blur, flicker, or invented detail. AI estimates the covered image; it cannot guarantee recovery of the original scene. Preview the entire result before using it.
A clean starting point for your next edit.
Keep the footage you want to use. Remove the old text before adding a new message in your editor.
Give interviews a new audience
Remove burned-in podcast subtitles before adding a new language or an updated transcript.
Start with the clean result, then add your new subtitles in your usual editor.
Rework your short-form clips
Clear old captions from a vertical talking-head video before giving it a new caption style.
Review places where large words overlap the speaker or detailed backgrounds.
Refresh a step-by-step tutorial
Remove outdated instructions from a demonstration so you can prepare an updated edit.
Automatic removal may also affect labels or other text you want to keep. Check the full result.
Choose how you pay
Credit packs expire after 365 days. Subscription credits last up to 90 days with a 2x rollover cap.
Starter
For short social clips and occasional edits.
$16.06At the 140-credit pack rate
$14.99/month
Save $1.07 vs. pack rate
Billed monthly · Credits issued monthly
Covers up to 225 seconds of video each month
- 225 credits each month
- Processing time based on your credits
- 100MB maximum file
- 1 concurrent job
- 30-day result retention
Creator
For active creators handling longer footage.
$46.38At the 140-credit pack rate
$39.99/month
Save $6.39 vs. pack rate
Billed monthly · Credits issued monthly
Covers up to 650 seconds of video each month
- 650 credits each month
- Processing time based on your credits
- 100MB maximum file
- 2 concurrent jobs
- 60-day result retention
Studio
For teams and frequent production workloads.
$121.31At the 140-credit pack rate
$99.99/month
Save $21.32 vs. pack rate
Billed monthly · Credits issued monthly
Covers up to 1700 seconds of video each month
- 1,700 credits each month
- Processing time based on your credits
- 100MB maximum file
- 4 concurrent jobs
- 90-day result retention
Cancel anytime · No hidden fees · Private source and result storage
Questions about removing text from video
Can AI remove burned-in subtitles?
Yes. RemoveSubs detects visible text and estimates the image behind it. Burned-in subtitles are part of the video pixels, so the result depends on the background and how much detail is covered.
Can I remove hardcoded subtitles without cropping?
Yes. AI reconstructs the covered area while keeping the original framing. Processing is automatic, and other visible text may also be affected.
Can I remove TikTok or Instagram captions?
You can upload a saved video containing visible social media captions. Direct TikTok or Instagram URL imports are not supported. Review the result carefully when captions cover faces or moving objects.
Can I remove timestamps and text overlays?
Yes. Visible timestamps, titles, labels, and text overlays can be processed. Large or overlapping text may leave artifacts, so use the real examples to assess whether the output suits your needs.
What is the difference between hardcoded and embedded subtitles?
Hardcoded (burned-in) subtitles are part of the picture. Embedded subtitles are a separate track that can often be disabled or excluded when exporting, without AI processing.
Will removing text affect video quality?
AI can introduce blur, flicker, or invented detail where text covered the scene. Large text, fast motion, faces, complex textures, camera movement, and lighting changes can make reconstruction harder. Uncovered areas are not a guarantee of pixel-identical output.
How does AI reconstruct the background?
AI uses surrounding visual context to estimate the covered image. It cannot recover hidden source pixels with certainty. Check the full processed clip, especially detailed or moving areas, before using it.
Does RemoveSubs support MP4, MOV, and WebM?
Yes. Upload MP4, MOV, or WebM files within your plan’s limits: 50 MB for free accounts and 100 MB for paid plans. The uploader shows your clip and processing cost before confirmation. Processing uses credits; the AI result becomes available after processing, not as a free pre-payment preview.
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