Add automatic,
stylized captions
Generate captions for any video on your phone or computer. Captions uses AI-powered speech recognition to add accurate, stylized captions. Choose your favorite fonts and text effects or pick from a wide range of designed styles.
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Why you need video captions
Deepen engagement
Captions pull viewers into the story, and catchy styling can help you stand out. You can also emphasize or supersize specific words to make sure your biggest points stick.
Broaden your reach
Many social platforms use information like captions to inform distribution. Including better on-screen content can help your video go further.
Improve accessibility
Captions make sure anyone can understand your content, even if the sound is off or they use screen readers to consume information.
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Top features of our automatic caption generator
Accurate transcription
Captions detects audio with unparalleled accuracy, so words and pacing always match.
Global options
Automatically add captions in more than 100 languages, instead of editing individually.
Built for performance
Captions are timed, styled, and formatted for social performance.
Stylized templates
Choose from popular captions styles or enable auto emojis for extra emphasis.
Customize as needed
Adjust fonts, colors or layouts to make sure content feels true to your brand identity.
Add animations and effects
Make your subtitles move. Easily animate for extra impact or flair.
Add captions in three easy steps
Upload your video
Import directly from your camera roll or record within the Captions app.
Add captions
Captions auto-generates subtitles in seconds. Edit or restyle to fit your brand.
Share
Export and post directly to any social platform—all optimized for the right format.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add captions to videos for free?
Yes. Captions offers a free plan that lets you automatically add captions to videos. You can generate subtitles, choose from preset caption styles, and export your video at no cost. Paid plans unlock additional languages, longer video lengths, and advanced customization options.
How accurate are Captions’ subtitles?
Captions uses AI-powered speech recognition built to handle a wide range of accents, speaking speeds, and audio quality. It supports transcription in 100+ languages and automatically syncs captions to your video. You can review and edit any line before exporting to make sure everything is exactly right.
Can I add captions in multiple languages?
Absolutely. Captions supports translation in over 100 languages. Just select your desired language, and translate your video with one click to make your content global.
Do I need to manually sync subtitles?
No. Captions automatically aligns your subtitles with your audio, saving hours of manual work.
How do I add captions to TikTok and Instagram Reels?
Open the Captions app, import your video, and the AI automatically generates captions. Choose a style preset designed for vertical video, adjust any text if needed, and export. You can then upload the captioned video directly to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or any other platform. Captions are burned into the video so they display everywhere—no native subtitle support required.
What are open vs. closed captions?
Open captions are permanently burned into the video itself, meaning they always display and cannot be turned off by the viewer. Closed captions are separate file layers, and users can choose to turn them off.
Open captions are better for social media videos because they don't require platform support. They also appear consistently on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and anywhere else you share your video. Open captions are the preferred format for social media, where videos are often watched on mute.
How do I choose between captions or subtitles?
Whether you use captions or subtitles depends on your video goals and where you plan to share it. For a detailed guide, check out this blog comparing the two.