Notes on captioning short video
How to caption TikToks, Reels, Shorts and YouTube videos, which formats to export, and what the other caption tools cost.
CapCut auto captions are not free anymore: what changed and what to do
Free CapCut accounts now hit an upgrade prompt on auto captions. What changed, why the cap is hard to pin down, and the cheapest ways to keep captioning.
Are your videos private? How browser-based captioning works
Many caption tools upload your whole video to a server. Browser-based captioning keeps the footage on your device. How it works, and how to check a tool.
Best free caption apps in 2026 (and their catches)
Free caption apps for YouTube, Shorts, TikTok and Reels, compared on watermark, video upload and free limit. YouTube Studio is the free pick for long videos.
Submagic vs Captions vs ReelCaption: which should you use?
Submagic, Captions and ReelCaption all add captions but do different jobs. How they compare on price, privacy and what each is for.
Animated captions: why word-by-word beats static subtitles
Word-by-word captions move with the voice, so the eye has something to follow. What they need, which style fits which video, and how to keep them readable.
How to add captions to a video in your browser
Caption a video in your browser in a few minutes, with nothing to install. The video stays on your device and only the audio is sent for transcription.
Why UGC video beats polished ads, and where captions fit in
UGC wins ad budgets because it feels like a recommendation, not an ad. It is also watched in a sound-off feed, so captions decide whether it lands.
Why subtitles boost video engagement
Feed video autoplays on mute. What captions do for watch time, comprehension and reach, and how to add them without slowing down.
How to style captions people actually read
Captions only work if they are readable at a glance. The styling rules that keep on-screen text legible on a small, muted, fast-scrolling screen.
Subtitles and accessibility: the audience you are missing
Captions are how deaf viewers, second-language viewers and anyone scrolling with the sound off follow your video. The accessible cut reaches the most.
Burned-in captions vs SRT: what they are, when to use each
Burned-in captions are drawn into the picture and always show. An .srt or .vtt file sits beside the video and viewers can turn it off. When to use each.