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Arabizi Subtitle Generator — Roman Arabic Captions (SRT)

Creators who speak Arabic often need two caption styles: Arabizi in Latin letters for Reels, Shorts, and fast edits, and Arabic in Arabic script when the audience expects the native script. Desi Subtitles supports both from the same Arabic audio — pick the script before you generate.

Published 6 August 20266 min readBy Desi Subtitles
Generate Arabizi subtitles
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What is a Arabizi subtitle generator?

A Arabizi subtitle generator transcribes Arabic speech into timed captions written with the Latin alphabet. It is not an English translation. English loanwords stay in English spelling; Arabic words are romanised the way creators already type in chats and comments.

Arabizi (Roman)
Ya jama3a, keefakom? Ahlan feekom fel video el gedeed.

Same speech in Arabic: يا جماعة، كيفكم؟ أهلاً فيكم في الفيديو الجديد.

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Why creators choose Arabizi

  • Faster to skim and edit in Premiere, CapCut, and browser timelines when the editor prefers Latin letters
  • Matches how many Arabic speakers already write online (comments, WhatsApp, scripts)
  • Keeps English words like video, subscribe, and brand names readable without forcing them into Arabic script
  • Arabic remains available when the publish target expects Arabic script
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How to generate Arabizi subtitles

  1. 01

    Upload audio or video

    Import the Arabic clip you want captioned. Common audio and video formats work in the browser.

  2. 02

    Select Arabic, then Arabizi

    Choose Arabic in Audio Language. Use the Style chips to pick Arabizi (Roman) or Arabic (Arabic script).

  3. 03

    Generate and review cues

    Correct names, places, brands, and slang on the timeline. Forced alignment keeps word timing close to the speech.

  4. 04

    Export SRT or a captioned video

    Download SRT for YouTube, Premiere, Resolve, Final Cut, or CapCut — or export a transparent layer, green-screen layer, or burned-in captioned MP4.

New accounts include 30 free audio minutes so you can test Arabizi on your own footage before buying a pack.

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Looking for Arabizi subtitle generator?

If you searched for Arabizi subtitle generator, Roman Arabic captions, or Arabic SRT export, start in the editor with Arabic selected and Arabizi as the script. The output is transcription into the script you chose — not a rewrite into English.

  • Arabizi for social captions and Latin-friendly edit workflows
  • Arabic when the audience expects Arabic script
  • SRT export for NLEs and platforms
  • Optional captioned video when styling must ship inside the file

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arabizi the same as English?

No. Arabizi keeps the spoken Arabic words and writes them in Latin letters. English mode expects English speech.

Can I export Arabizi subtitles as SRT?

Yes. After generating and correcting cues, export an SRT file or a captioned video from the same editor.

Can I switch between Arabizi and Arabic?

Yes. Pick the script before generation, or translate between Roman and native scripts after you have a reviewed source transcript.

Does Desi Subtitles support Arabic script?

Yes. Choose Arabic when you want Arabic script captions from Arabic speech.

Try Arabizi on your own clip

Upload Arabic audio or video, choose Arabizi or Arabic, then export SRT or a captioned video. New accounts include 30 free minutes.

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