How do I add captions to a LinkedIn video?

Drop your video into ReelCaption in your browser, let it transcribe the audio, keep the styling clean and professional, position the captions in the lower third, then export a captioned MP4 to upload.

Does LinkedIn show captions automatically?

LinkedIn can show uploaded .srt captions, but burning them into the video guarantees they always show in the silently autoplaying feed. ReelCaption can do both.

Is my video kept private?

Yes. Editing and export happen in your browser and your footage never leaves your device. Only the audio is sent to transcribe, which is useful for internal or unreleased content.

Yes, 5 minutes of captions a month with no card, then $5/mo for Pro.

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Add captions to your LinkedIn videos

LinkedIn videos autoplay silently in the feed, and your audience is often scrolling at work where sound is off. Captions are what get your message read. ReelCaption transcribes your video and adds clean, readable captions you can keep on-brand, all in your browser.

How to add captions to LinkedIn

1Open ReelCaption in your browser and drop in your video (square 1:1 or vertical both work well on LinkedIn).
2It auto-transcribes the audio into word-perfect captions with per-word timing.
3Tidy up any wording, fine-tune timing on the timeline, then keep the styling clean and professional with a simple font and a subtle highlight.
4Position the captions in the lower third, clear of the feed overlay, then export a burned-in MP4.
5Upload to LinkedIn. The captions are part of the video, so they read whether the viewer has sound on or off.

Tips for LinkedIn

Keep it professional: a plain, high-contrast font reads better to a business audience than a flashy, bouncy preset.
Square 1:1 takes up more feed space than 16:9 and performs well on LinkedIn; ReelCaption preserves whatever size you bring.
Put captions in the lower third so they stay clear of the name and description overlay at the bottom of the feed card.
For accessibility and reach, you can also download a .srt to attach as a separate caption file when you upload.

Why ReelCaption

Clean, professional captions instead of distracting, over-animated subtitles.
A timeline editor to retime, split, and trim captions before you export.
No paywall on basic captioning, and a free tier with no card to start.
Free to start with no card; $5/mo for more minutes.
Runs in any browser, nothing to install or get approved by IT.

FAQ

How do I add captions to a LinkedIn video?: Drop your video into ReelCaption in your browser, let it transcribe the audio, keep the styling clean and professional, position the captions in the lower third, then export a captioned MP4 to upload.
Does LinkedIn show captions automatically?: LinkedIn can show uploaded .srt captions, but burning them into the video guarantees they always show in the silently autoplaying feed. ReelCaption can do both.
Is my video kept private?: Yes. Editing and export happen in your browser and your footage never leaves your device. Only the audio is sent to transcribe, which is useful for internal or unreleased content.
Is it free?: Yes, 5 minutes of captions a month with no card, then $5/mo for Pro.

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