Generated Subtitles in iOS 27 can automatically create subtitles for videos that do not already include captions. This helps when you watch personal videos, online videos, shared clips, or older content without built-in subtitles. Apple processes the speech on device, so the audio does not need to be uploaded for transcription.
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Use Generated Subtitles on iPhone
Generated Subtitles work across supported video playback on iPhone when a video has spoken audio but no subtitle track.
- Update your iPhone to iOS 27.
- Open the Settings app.
- Go to Accessibility.
- Tap Live Captions or Subtitles & Captioning, depending on your iOS 27 menu.
- Turn on Generated Subtitles or the available caption option.
- Open a video in Photos, Messages, Safari, or a supported app.
- Play the video and wait for subtitles to appear automatically.
- Use Appearance settings to change text size, color, and caption style.
Use Generated Subtitles on Mac
On Mac, generated captions help you follow spoken audio in videos, apps, and supported media playback.
- Update your Mac to macOS 27.
- Open System Settings.
- Click Accessibility.
- Go to Hearing and choose Live Captions or Captions.
- Turn on the caption option.
- Play a video without subtitles.
- Keep the caption window visible while the video plays.
- Adjust caption style from the same Accessibility menu.
Use Generated Subtitles on Apple TV
Apple TV can show generated subtitles for supported videos that do not include captions.
- Update your Apple TV to tvOS 27.
- Open Settings.
- Go to Accessibility.
- Select Subtitles and Captioning.
- Turn on captions or generated subtitles.
- Open a supported video app.
- Play a video without subtitles.
- Use the playback menu to turn subtitles on or off during the video.
FAQs
Do Generated Subtitles work offline?
They use on-device processing, so they are designed to work without uploading audio.
Which language is supported first?
Initial support is limited to English in the U.S. and Canada.
Will every app support it?
Some apps may not support system-level subtitle features if they use their own video player.
Summary
- Update your iPhone, Mac, or Apple TV to the latest software.
- Open Accessibility settings.
- Turn on Live Captions, Captions, or Generated Subtitles.
- Play a video without subtitles.
- Customize subtitle style for better reading.
Conclusion
Generated Subtitles in iOS 27 make videos easier to follow when captions are missing. The feature is useful for personal videos, shared clips, web videos, and supported streaming content.
