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How to highlight subtitles words & add emoji ?

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Written by Sarath Chandran
Updated over 11 months ago

In this article, we will explore how to customize subtitles by adding animations, emojis, and word highlights. This will enable you to create more engaging and visually appealing content for your audience.

Step 1: Transcribe Your Video

Before diving into the editing process, it's essential to transcribe your video content.

Click on the "Add File" option in the Exemplary AI interface.Select the source of the file that you needed to upload, such as a video file containing your content.


  • Then choose the language of the file to ensure accurate transcription.

  • Click on "Process" to initiate the transcription process.

  • Your file will be processed within a few seconds, converting spoken words into text for further editing and customisation.

Step 2: Create a Clip

  • To create clip and navigate to the transcript page select a specific line of the transcript. Click on "Create Clip" to generate a segment of the video corresponding to the chosen text.

  • This feature streamlines the editing process, allowing you to focus on individual sections of your video for precise customisation.


    In the clip editor window of Exemplary AI, locate the "Transcript" option to access additional editing features. Within the transcript options, you will find an option called "Add Emoji & Word Highlight."

Step 3: Add Emojis

In the clip editor window, you'll find an option called "Add Emoji." Just clicking on the innovative feature leverages AI technology to automatically add emojis to the clip based on the transcript of the uploaded file.

Manual Adding of Emojis:

1. Select the word in the transcript where you want to add an emoji.

2. Choose the emoji from the emoji picker tool and insert it into the selected position.

3. To remove an emoji, select the particular word where the emoji has been added and click on the "Remove Emoji" option.

Step 4: Highlight Words

Word highlighting involves emphasising specific words by adding color to them. You can create word highlights by clicking the "Word Highlight" option, By just clicking word highlights option and the AI will automatically add highlights to the words, emphasizing their appearance.

Manual Word Highlights:

1. Select the word in the subtitle where you want to add a highlight.

2. Choose between two different colors (green and red) to highlight the word.

3. To remove a highlight, select the particular word where the highlight has been added and click on the "Remove Highlight" option.

Step 5: Review and Finalize

After customizing your subtitles with highlights, emojis, and animations, review the changes in the video preview to ensure they appear as desired. Make any necessary adjustments to improve the readability and visual appeal of your subtitles.

Step 6: Save and Export

Once you are satisfied with the customized subtitles, save your project. You can then proceed to export the video with the new subtitle customizations included. This final step ensures that your video content is engaging and visually appealing to your audience.

By following these steps, you can enhance your video content with animated, highlighted subtitles and emojis, making it more engaging and attractive to your audience.

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