Short-form edits
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Video to word-level captions
How to make word-by-word captions from video
Polley Word by Word SRT is a Windows desktop tool that helps you turn video files into word-level .srt subtitle files for editing, caption styling, and short-form content workflows.
If you want tighter caption timing for spoken words instead of broader subtitle chunks, this workflow gives you a fast way to create subtitles from local video files without relying on a cloud upload tool.
Input
Choose one video file or batch multiple files at once.
Output
Generate .srt subtitle files with word-level timing.
Simple way to turn video into word-level subtitles
Standard captions can work for basic subtitles, but they often group speech into larger chunks. That can feel less precise when you want tighter timing for quick edits, punchy shorts, tutorial clips, or caption animations.
Word-by-word caption timing gives you more control after import, especially when you want each word to match speech more closely in your video editor.
How to make word-by-word captions from video
Basic workflow using Polley Word by Word SRT.
Step 1
Open the app and choose one or more video files from your PC.
Step 2
Click Transcribe & Download to begin processing.
Step 3
Let the app process the speech locally on your Windows computer.
Step 4
Import the generated .srt file into your editor and style your captions.
Important:
Keep the app open while processing, and do not remove files from the
uploads folder until the job is done.
Why creators use word-level caption files
Word-level subtitle timing is useful when you want more precise placement for fast speech, emphasis edits, or short-form video pacing. It gives you a better base for animated captions and tighter sync than broad subtitle blocks.
- • Better timing for fast dialogue
- • Useful for short-form editing
- • Good starting point for custom caption styling
- • Easy to import into common editors
What the app is
- • A Windows desktop tool
- • A local subtitle generator
- • A one-time download
- • An offline workflow
What it is not
- • Not a subscription
- • Not a cloud upload service
- • Not a full video editor
- • Not a web-based caption platform
Common video caption use cases
Tutorial content
Make spoken instructions easier to follow with precise subtitle timing.
Talking-head videos
Improve caption pacing for commentary, explanations, and direct-to-camera clips.
Questions about making captions from video
Can I make word-by-word captions from video files?
Yes. Polley Word by Word SRT can process video files and generate word-level .srt subtitle files for editing.
Does it work offline?
Yes. It is built as a local Windows desktop app and runs offline.
Can I batch process multiple videos?
Yes. You can choose multiple files, and each .srt subtitle file downloads individually as it finishes.
Where are the generated subtitle files saved?
Files are stored in the uploads folder located in the same folder as the Polley Word by Word SRT executable.
Ready to generate word-by-word captions from video?
Download Polley Word by Word SRT and create local .srt files on Windows.