How do I add captions to a LinkedIn video?

Drop your video into ReelCaption, fix names and acronyms, and keep the styling plain. Place the captions in the lower third, then export the MP4 and post it.

Does LinkedIn show captions automatically?

Sometimes. LinkedIn can generate captions for some videos, and it accepts an uploaded .srt file, but viewers can switch both off. Burned-in captions always show.

Is my video kept private?

Your video file stays on your device. ReelCaption sends only the extracted audio to its transcription provider, Groq, and does not store it. That matters for internal or unreleased content.

Yes. Your first 2 clips, up to 60 seconds each, need no account. Sign in with Google for 5 free minutes a month, with no card. Pro is $5 a month for 100 minutes.

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Add captions to LinkedIn videos

Videos in the LinkedIn feed start playing muted. Captions carry your point until someone turns the sound on. ReelCaption transcribes your video and keeps the captions plain and readable.

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Step by step

1Drop your video in. Square, vertical and wide videos all keep their size.
2Fix names, company terms and acronyms in the transcript.
3Choose a plain font such as Inter or Montserrat with a simple outline, and leave motion off.
4Place the captions in the lower third, above LinkedIn's video controls.
5Export the MP4 and post it. To add a caption file too, download the .srt and attach it when you upload the video from a desktop browser.

Tips for LinkedIn

Plain, high-contrast text looks professional. Bouncy presets can pull attention away from what you are saying.
Feed videos play small on a laptop screen, so set the text larger than feels natural.
Square and vertical videos fill more of a phone screen than wide ones. ReelCaption keeps whatever size you bring.
Change the color of one word to stress a number or a result.

Why ReelCaption

Clean presets, plus color for single words when you want to stress a number.
It runs in the browser, so there is nothing for IT to install or approve.
Your footage stays on your device. Only the audio is sent for transcription, and ReelCaption does not store it.
2 clips free with no account, then 5 free minutes a month when you sign in with Google. No card.

FAQ

How do I add captions to a LinkedIn video?: Drop your video into ReelCaption, fix names and acronyms, and keep the styling plain. Place the captions in the lower third, then export the MP4 and post it.
Does LinkedIn show captions automatically?: Sometimes. LinkedIn can generate captions for some videos, and it accepts an uploaded .srt file, but viewers can switch both off. Burned-in captions always show.
Is my video kept private?: Your video file stays on your device. ReelCaption sends only the extracted audio to its transcription provider, Groq, and does not store it. That matters for internal or unreleased content.
Is it free?: Yes. Your first 2 clips, up to 60 seconds each, need no account. Sign in with Google for 5 free minutes a month, with no card. Pro is $5 a month for 100 minutes.

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