How do I add captions to a course video?

Transcribe the lesson in ReelCaption, then download a .srt or .vtt to upload alongside the video in your course platform, or export an MP4 with the captions burned in.

Should I use a subtitle file or burned-in captions for a course?

For full lessons, an uploaded .srt keeps captions toggleable and accessible. For short promo clips you post on social, burned-in captions guarantee they always show.

Will it handle technical terms?

Automatic transcription is accurate, and you can edit any technical term, product name, or acronym in a couple of clicks before exporting.

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

Captions for · Online courses

Add captions to your online course and training videos

Captions make course videos more accessible, easier to follow in noisy or quiet settings, and more likely to be finished. ReelCaption transcribes your lesson and gives you both options: a clean subtitle file students can toggle, or burned-in captions, auto-transcribed in your browser.

How to add captions to Online courses

1Open ReelCaption and drop in your lesson video (wide 16:9 is preserved, as is any other size).
2It transcribes the audio into word-perfect captions with timestamps.
3Edit any technical terms or names, fine-tune timing on the timeline, then choose your output.
4Download a .srt or .vtt to upload alongside the video on Udemy, Teachable, Thinkific, or your LMS…
5…or export a burned-in MP4 with captions that always show, useful for intros and social promos.

Tips for Online courses

For full lessons, an uploaded .srt keeps captions toggleable and supports accessibility requirements.
Review the transcript for technical terms, product names, and acronyms before you export.
Burned-in captions are handy for short promo clips and trailers you share on social to sell the course.
ReelCaption keeps your video’s original size, so a 16:9 lecture stays 16:9.

Why ReelCaption

Both outputs in one place: a clean .srt/.vtt for the LMS, or burned-in captions for promos.
A timeline editor to correct terminology and retime captions before export.
A focused captioning step, with no full editor and no paywalled basics.
Free to start with no card; $5/mo for more minutes.
Runs in any browser, nothing to install.

FAQ

How do I add captions to a course video?: Transcribe the lesson in ReelCaption, then download a .srt or .vtt to upload alongside the video in your course platform, or export an MP4 with the captions burned in.
Should I use a subtitle file or burned-in captions for a course?: For full lessons, an uploaded .srt keeps captions toggleable and accessible. For short promo clips you post on social, burned-in captions guarantee they always show.
Will it handle technical terms?: Automatic transcription is accurate, and you can edit any technical term, product name, or acronym in a couple of clicks before exporting.
Is it free?: Yes, 5 minutes of captions a month with no card, then $5/mo for Pro.

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