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Video Caption Maker

Most social videos are watched with the sound off. Let AI write the captions for you, or bring your own SRT file, then choose a style and burn the text straight into the video.

Using the Video Caption Maker

1

Open your video

Choose an MP4, MOV or WebM file from your phone or computer.

2

Create the text

Let AI transcribe the speech, or load an SRT or VTT file you already have. Fix any word by hand.

3

Style and burn in

Pick box or outline style, colour, size and position, then export the captioned MP4.

Captions that look like yours

Box style

Text on a solid background stays readable on busy footage.

Outline style

Clean letters with a border for a lighter, modern look.

Any position

Move captions up when app buttons cover the bottom of the screen.

SRT export

Keep the subtitle file for YouTube or other editors as well.

Video Caption Maker Questions & Answers

What is the difference between burned-in captions and an SRT file?
Burned-in captions become part of the picture and always show. An SRT file is separate text that viewers can switch on or off where the platform supports it.
Which languages can the AI recognise?
The speech model understands many languages and can detect the spoken language automatically.
Is a watermark added?
No. The exported video contains only your footage and your captions.
Can I edit mistakes before exporting?
Yes. Every caption line can be corrected before you burn the text in.

Why Captions Matter on Short Videos

On TikTok, Reels and Shorts, a big share of viewers scroll with the sound muted. Without captions, they see moving lips and swipe on. Adding captions to a video keeps those viewers watching and makes your content accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Two ways to get the text

The quickest route is automatic speech recognition: the tool listens to your video and writes timed caption lines. If you already have a subtitle file from another program, load the SRT or VTT instead.

Readable styling

Short lines, large letters and strong contrast work best on phones. Keep captions away from the bottom edge, where platforms place buttons and descriptions. Our Safe Zone Checker shows exactly where that area is.

Related tools

Need only the text? Use the Video to Text Converter. Filming in landscape? Turn the clip into 9:16 first with the Vertical Video Converter.

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