How do I batch‑localize captions and resize a single ad for multiple countries in DaVinci Resolve?

Looking to quickly adapt your promo ad for different countries? If you run a small business and need to publish localized, platform-ready videos with translated captions and proper sizing, here’s a practical workflow in DaVinci Resolve—no advanced editing skills required.

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Step-by-Step: Batch Caption Localization & Multi-Export in DaVinci Resolve

1. Prepare Your Source Video and Subtitle Files

• Make sure your final, approved ad video is in one timeline.
• For each language/country, export translated subtitle files from your translator or captioning service. DaVinci Resolve supports

  .srt

  and

  .sub

  files.

2. Duplicate Timelines for Each Locale

• Right-click your ad timeline in the Media Pool.
• Choose Duplicate Timeline; name each copy for its target country/language (e.g.,

  Ad_EN

  ,

  Ad_FR

  ,

  Ad_DE

  ).

3. Import and Apply Translated Subtitles

• Open one duplicated timeline.
• Go to the Edit page.
• Drag your

  .srt

  subtitle file from your computer into the Media Pool.
• Drag the imported subtitle track onto the timeline, above your video.
• Adjust subtitle timing if needed so everything stays in sync.
• Customize caption styles for each timeline (Font, Position, Size) under Inspector > Subtitle Track: this is key to keep on-screen branding clear.

4. Resize the Video for Each Platform (Aspect Ratio)

• For vertical (9:16, e.g., Instagram Stories), square (1:1, e.g., Facebook/Instagram feed), or landscape (16:9, e.g., YouTube), repeat for each timeline:
  • Select the timeline, go to File > Project Settings.
  • Adjust Timeline Resolution (e.g., 1080x1920 for vertical, 1080x1080 for square).
  • Hit Save.
• Scale/re-center your visuals if needed, so text and branding aren’t cropped.

5. Batch Export All Localized/Resized Masters

• In the Deliver page, add each timeline variation to the Render Queue:
  • Open each timeline, set your export format (MP4 or MOV, as required).
  • In the Subtitle Settings, select "Export Subtitle" and choose "Burn Into Video" or "Separate File" as needed.
  • Click Add to Render Queue.
• When all are queued, hit Render All.
• Repeat for any additional social platform presets or custom sizes you need.

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Common Issues & Fixes

• Subtitles don't appear on export: Double-check "Burn Into Video" is enabled in Deliver page, or that exported subtitle files are properly linked.
• Subtitles mistimed after import: Use the inspector to nudge subtitle tracks or re-align if frame rates don’t match.
• Cropping issues in non-landscape exports: Adjust “Input Scaling” in Project Settings and manually reposition video layers to keep logos/critical visuals visible.
• Font/size too small after resizing: Adjust font settings per language and re-check in each aspect ratio timeline.

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VIDIO Shortcut: Automate Localization & Formats

If you want to skip repetitive exports, VIDIO can help streamline the process:

• Its AI-powered video editor lets you upload your base ad and instantly generate captions for multiple languages—no manual subtitle importing.
• VIDIO automatically resizes and exports localized masters for all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) in a single workflow, preserving branding pace and placement.
• You can also enhance, clean up, or stylize your videos as needed. For example, automatically brighten dark clips, stabilize shaky footage, or even blur faces or license plates for compliance—all in one step.
• With VIDIO, you cut down multi-export steps and reach global audiences faster—ideal for marketers with urgent deadlines.

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Ready to save time? Use DaVinci Resolve for full manual control—or let VIDIO handle multi-format, multi-lingual promo exports for you automatically. Perfect for small teams kicking into high gear!