How to Add Captions or Subtitles in CapCut

Introduction

Learn how to easily add captions or subtitles to your video using CapCut's tools.

Steps to Add Captions

1. Use the Auto Captions Tool:

   • Select the spoken language in the video from the available options.
   • Click 'Generate'. Captions will automatically be generated.

2. Verify and Edit Captions:

   • Check the accuracy of the generated captions by playing the video.
   • To correct any errors:
     • Click the caption clip to be edited.
     • Go to the basic text properties panel to make changes.
     • Example: Change "ey" to "If" if it starts the sentence, or add punctuation as needed.

3. Style the Captions:

   • Adjust text properties to your preference using preset styles.
   • Modify stroke, background, or glow settings for desired appearance.
   • Ensure the "Apply to all" checkbox is ticked for consistent styling across all captions.

4. Add Animations to Captions:

   • Select all caption clips.
   • Open the properties panel and choose the animation tab.
   • Choose animations, such as 'By Word' for dynamic display.

Conclusion

Adding captions in CapCut is straightforward with automatic tools and customization features for accurate and dynamic captions. Enjoy creating professional-looking subtitles for your videos with ease. Thank you for watching!