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How to Upload a File and Create Subtitles

To create subtitles in Maestra Studio, open Subtitle in the left sidebar of app.maestra.ai, select New Subtitle, add your file, choose its audio language, and select Submit. Maestra Studio transcribes the audio and builds subtitles that you can review and edit in the subtitle editor.

What you need before you start

  • A Maestra Studio account that you are signed in to. If you do not have one, create a free account.
  • A video or audio file on your device, a link to one, or a recording you make inside Maestra Studio.
  • Enough credits for the work. Your balance is in the credits box at the bottom of the left sidebar. See Credits, Plans and Usage.

Upload a file and create subtitles

  1. In the left sidebar, under Library, select Subtitle (marked 1 in the screenshot below). Your existing subtitle files appear in the list.
  2. Select New Subtitle at the top right of the page (marked 2). The upload window opens.
The Subtitles page in Maestra Studio with the Subtitle sidebar item highlighted as step 1 and the New Subtitle button highlighted as step 2
The Maestra Studio upload window with import sources and audio language settings
  1. Add your media in any of these ways:
    • 3.1 Drag and drop a file into the window.
    • 3.2 Select browse files.
    • 3.3 Import from My Device, Record Audio, Screen Capture, Link, Dropbox, or Zoom.
    • 3.4 Select Start empty project to begin without a file.
  2. Under Select audio language, choose the language spoken in your file.
  3. Choose your upload settings (see the next section), then select Submit.

Choose your upload settings

The right side of the upload window controls how Maestra Studio processes your file. Each option is a toggle:

  • Translate to another language: choose a target language and a translation model to create translated subtitles at the same time. The model is set to Auto by default. You can add more languages later in the editor.
  • Use transcription dictionary: apply one of your custom dictionaries so names and specialized terms are transcribed correctly.
  • Use transcription context: available when Soniox is selected as your transcription model in Settings.
  • Use translation glossary: translate with DeepL and set the target language for glossary use.
  • Skip automatic transcription: choose this option to upload your own subtitle file (SRT or VTT) instead. See Subtitle Importing & Translation.
  • Submit automatically once uploaded: starts processing as soon as the upload finishes. If it is off, select Submit yourself when the upload is complete.
The upload window with Translate to another language turned on, showing target language and translation model fields

Open and edit your subtitles

When processing finishes, the file's status in the Subtitles list changes to Ready. Select the file to open it in the subtitle editor, where you can review the text, adjust timing, and style your subtitles.

The Maestra Studio subtitle editor with original and translated text, a video player, and a timeline

To learn what each tool does, read Subtitle Editor. When you are finished, you can export the subtitles from the Download/Export button at the top right of the editor.

Frequently asked questions

You can upload a file from your device, record audio, capture your screen, paste a link, or import from Dropbox or Zoom. You can also start an empty project and add content later.

Yes. Turn on Translate to another language in the upload window and choose a target language. You can add more languages afterwards from the language tabs in the subtitle editor.

Yes. Turn on Skip automatic transcription and upload your SRT or VTT file. You can then edit it and translate it in Maestra Studio.

Create a custom dictionary, then turn on Use transcription dictionary in the upload window. Read the Custom Dictionary guide for steps.

In the Subtitle list under Library. The status shows Ready when processing is complete. Select the file to open it in the editor.