How to Download YouTube Videos with Subtitles Burned

Quick Answer:
You can download YouTube videos with subtitles burned only with SurFast Video Downloader. No need to manually burn subtitles into downloaded YouTube videos anymore.
1. Learn the difference between burning and embedding subtitles into videos.
2. Step-by-step guide to download and burn subtitles to YouTube videos simultaneously.

Many users not only want to download YouTube videos but also capture the subtitles along with them. While some prefer saving subtitles as separate files, others want to add subtitles to YouTube videos. We’ve already covered how to download YouTube subtitles in a previous tutorial. In today’s post, we’ll take it a step further, showing you how to download and burn subtitles into YouTube videos at the same time, so the subtitles are always visible wherever the video is played. 

There are two approaches when it comes to adding subtitles to videos: burning subtitles into videos and embedding subtitles into videos. Understanding the difference between each approach will help you know which option you need when downloading YouTube videos with subtitles. 

Burn Subtitles into Videos 

Burning subtitles into a video means making them a permanent part of the video itself – they’re visually embedded into each frame. These are known as burned-in subtitles, or hardcoded subtitles. Unlike optional subtitle files, burned-in subtitles cannot be turned off, edited, or removed. They will appear consistently no matter where or how the video is played, whether on a phone, computer, smart TV, or social media platform.

The key benefits of burned-in subtitles include:

• Always visible: Viewers will see the subtitles automatically.
• Universal compatibility: They work on any device or player without the need for extra subtitle files.
• Consistent appearance: Font, size, and positioning remain exactly as designed.

Embed Subtitles into Videos 

When you embed subtitles into videos, you add the subtitle track to a video file. You can control the visibility of the subtitles in the video by adjusting the subtitle settings from supported video players. Embedded subtitles are also known as soft or softcoded subtitles. It gives you the flexibility over the display of subtitles.

The key benefits of softcoded subtitles include:

• Dynamic visibility: Easily turn subtitles on or off during playback as needed.
• Multi-language support: Support multiple languages for subtitles in one video.
• Editable tracks: Edit or replace the subtitle tracks flexibly without exporting the entire video again.

However, sometimes it would be troublesome as embedded subtitles may not show due to compatibility issues, especially on older video players, TVs, or social media platforms.

You can choose how to add subtitles to downloaded YouTube videos depending on your use case. In the content below, we will share how to burn subtitles into YouTube videos while downloading them. 

It is a great option to burn subtitles into YouTube videos if you want the subtitles to always be visible. Are you still thinking of downloading YouTube videos and subtitle files separately and then manually merging them using a video editor? Forgot that outdated method! We’re going to show you a faster and easier solution: burning subtitles directly into YouTube videos during the download process using SurFast Video Downloader.

SurFast Video Downloader is a powerful YouTube downloader and subtitle downloader that lets you easily grab videos and subtitles from 1000+ websites in several steps, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo, Loom, and more. When downloading YouTube videos on Mac or Windows, SurFast Video Downloader gives you multiple options to save the subtitles:

• Save YouTube subtitles in multiple formats, including srt, vtt, lrc, and ass
• Embed subtitle tracks into YouTube videos 
• Burn subtitles to the YouTube video image
• Download, embed, or burn any subtitles – uploaded, auto-generated, and auto-translated 

It offers a comprehensive subtitle solution, giving you full control over how subtitles are handled during download.

No matter how you would like to process the subtitles when downloading videos from YouTube, SurFast Downloader gets you covered. Follow the simple steps to download and burn YouTube subtitles directly into videos. 

Note: The feature to burn subtitles into videos is available for the Mac version, and it will soon be possible on the Windows version.

Step 1. Download and install SurFast Video Downloader on your Computer.  Start the tool from your computer.

Step 2. Copy the YouTube video’s URL and paste it into SurFast Video Downloader’s General feature. It will parse the URL immediately. 

Step 3. In the download window, select the desired resolution and format for the YouTube video, then tick the Subtitle option. Choose your preferred subtitle from the Language dropdown and set “Burn Subtitles into Videos” under the Handle section. Once everything is set, click Download to begin downloading the YouTube video with subtitles burned in.

Step 4. Wait for the process to complete and go to the Finished tab to check the downloaded YouTube video, with subtitles already burned. You can play the video to see the subtitles. 

SurFast Video Downloader has largely simplified the process, and no further editing is required. You can even burn subtitles when downloading a YouTube playlist or channel.

Choosing how to handle subtitles when downloading YouTube videos depends on your specific needs. Whether you want to save a separate subtitle file, embed subtitle tracks, or burn subtitles directly into the video, SurFast Video Downloader offers a flexible and reliable solution.

With SurFast Video Downloader, you no longer have to worry about subtitles being missing or incompatible during playback. Everything is handled in one smooth process – no extra editing required. Download SurFast Video Downloader today and enjoy a hassle-free way to download YouTube videos with perfectly handled subtitles!