Subtitles

You can add, update, or delete subtitle tracks from any asset in the Uplynk platform. Subtitle tracks let you deliver content in multiple languages and control how subtitles appear on screen. You can manage subtitles through the Subtitles tab on each asset's detail page.

Adding Subtitles

To add subtitles to an asset:

Go to the asset detail page.
Select the Subtitles tab.
Select the + Subtitle button.
Fill in the Add subtitles form:

Field	Required	Description
Description	✅	The name of the subtitle track. For example, "English CC" or "Spanish."
Language	✅	The ISO 639 language code, typically 2-3 characters (e.g., `en`, `es`, `fra`).
Absolute Time	Optional	Enable this to align subtitles with the start of the video. Disable it to keep the timing from the original file.
Horizontal	Optional	Default horizontal alignment for subtitles only if the file doesn't include positioning. Options may include Left, Center, or Right.
Vertical	Optional	Default vertical alignment for subtitles only if the file doesn't include positioning. Options may include Top, Middle, or Bottom.
Subtitle File	✅	Upload your `.srt`, `.vtt`, or `.ttml`. You can drag and drop the file, or select Browse Files.

Select Create to upload the track. Once added, the subtitle appears as a new row in the subtitle table for that asset.

Editing Subtitles

To edit an existing subtitle track:

Go to the Subtitles tab on the asset page.
Select the row for the subtitle you want to edit. This opens the edit modal.
The same form appears with your current values filled in.
Some fields, like file upload and alignment settings, may be locked unless you upload a new file.
Select Update to save your changes.

Deleting Subtitles

To delete a subtitle track:

Go to the Subtitles tab on the asset page.
Find the subtitle row you want to remove.
Select the trash icon in that row.
Confirm the deletion.

This removes the subtitle from the asset. It does not delete the original file from your media storage.