CAPTION GUIDE

How to add readable captions to a video

Create captions for a full video or selected range, improve timing and readability, and keep important action visible.

1. Choose what needs captions

Caption the whole project when speech continues throughout the video. Choose a range when only an intro, explanation, or outro needs text. A smaller range is faster to review and keeps quiet sections clean.

2. Generate, then read every line

Automatic transcription saves typing, but names, slang, game titles, and fast speech can be wrong. Correct the words before spending time on colors or animation.

3. Keep each caption easy to scan

  • Use one or two short lines.
  • Break at a natural phrase instead of the middle of a thought.
  • Leave each caption on screen long enough to read once comfortably.
  • Avoid rapid single-word captions unless that style fits the video.
Design for the smallest screenPreview at phone size. Use strong contrast, a readable font, and enough space from the bottom edge for player controls and social-app buttons.

4. Protect important action

Move captions away from faces, subtitles already in the source, game HUD elements, and anything viewers need to read. Keep placement consistent unless the subject moves behind the text.

5. Review with sound on and off

With sound on, check timing. With sound off, confirm the story still makes sense. Then preview the final export at normal speed before posting.