How do I add captions to a podcast clip?

Drop the clip or audiogram into ReelCaption, fix names and jargon, and style the captions to match your show. Then export an MP4 or download an .srt.

Can I caption an audio-only clip?

Not directly. ReelCaption captions video, so put the audio over a still image or waveform in your audiogram tool first, then drop that video in.

How do I fix mis-transcribed names?

Select the caption on the timeline and edit the word in the side panel. Do this before you export.

For short clips, yes. A free account covers 5 minutes a month, and a single free clip can be up to 5 minutes long. Longer recordings need Pro ($5 a month for 100 minutes) or Creator ($15 a month for 600 minutes).

Captions for · Podcast clips

Add captions to podcast clips and audiograms

A podcast clip is mostly talking, so the words are the content. ReelCaption transcribes the clip, times every word and burns in captions that follow the speaker. A good quote still lands with the sound off.

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Step by step

1Export the clip as a video. For an audio-only show, make an audiogram or put the audio over a still image in your editor first.
2Drop the video into ReelCaption.
3Fix guest names, brand names and jargon. Names and uncommon terms are where transcription most often slips.
4Style the captions to match your show's artwork, and place them clear of the waveform, headshots and episode title.
5Export the MP4 for social, or download an .srt for a full video episode.

Tips for Podcast clips

With 2 speakers, split captions where the speaker changes, so no line mixes 2 voices.
Word highlight gives a static talking-head clip some movement without B-roll.
Make each size separately: vertical for Reels and Shorts, square for the feed. ReelCaption does not reframe.
For a full video episode, upload the .srt so viewers can switch captions off.

Why ReelCaption

Captions that follow the speaker word by word, so a talking-only clip still moves.
Click any word on the timeline to fix a name or term.
Priced by audio minute, not by clip.
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 podcast clip?: Drop the clip or audiogram into ReelCaption, fix names and jargon, and style the captions to match your show. Then export an MP4 or download an .srt.
Can I caption an audio-only clip?: Not directly. ReelCaption captions video, so put the audio over a still image or waveform in your audiogram tool first, then drop that video in.
How do I fix mis-transcribed names?: Select the caption on the timeline and edit the word in the side panel. Do this before you export.
Is it free?: For short clips, yes. A free account covers 5 minutes a month, and a single free clip can be up to 5 minutes long. Longer recordings need Pro ($5 a month for 100 minutes) or Creator ($15 a month for 600 minutes).

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