How do I add captions to a Snapchat video?

Drop your clip into ReelCaption, let it transcribe the audio, style the captions, position them clear of the Snapchat UI, then export a captioned MP4 to upload or submit to Spotlight.

Where should captions sit on Snapchat?

Keep them centered and away from the bottom, where Snapchat shows the swipe-up prompt and action buttons.

Does this work for Spotlight submissions?

Yes. Export a vertical 9:16 clip with the captions burned in and it is ready to submit to Spotlight or post as a regular Snap.

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

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Add captions to your Snapchat and Spotlight videos

Snaps and Spotlight clips move fast and are frequently watched silently, so captions help your message land before viewers swipe on. ReelCaption transcribes your clip and burns in captions you can style and place clear of the Snapchat UI, all in your browser.

How to add captions to Snapchat

1Open ReelCaption and drop in your clip (vertical 9:16 for Snapchat and Spotlight).
2It auto-transcribes the speech into word-perfect captions with per-word timing.
3Tidy up the wording, fine-tune timing on the timeline, then pick a bold, playful preset that fits Snapchat’s style.
4Position the captions in the middle of the frame, clear of the swipe-up and action UI, then export a burned-in MP4.
5Upload the clip to Snapchat or submit it to Spotlight. The captions are baked in.

Tips for Snapchat

Keep captions centered and away from the bottom, where Snapchat shows the swipe-up prompt and action buttons.
Spotlight rewards short, punchy clips, so keep caption lines tight and on the beat.
Vertical 9:16 fills the screen; ReelCaption preserves your clip size so it stays full-frame.
Bold, high-contrast captions read well against bright, fast-cut Snapchat footage.

Why ReelCaption

Bold, playful captions that match Snapchat without a separate editing app.
A timeline editor to retime, split, and trim captions before export.
Focused on captions, with none of the editor extras you would not use.
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 Snapchat video?: Drop your clip into ReelCaption, let it transcribe the audio, style the captions, position them clear of the Snapchat UI, then export a captioned MP4 to upload or submit to Spotlight.
Where should captions sit on Snapchat?: Keep them centered and away from the bottom, where Snapchat shows the swipe-up prompt and action buttons.
Does this work for Spotlight submissions?: Yes. Export a vertical 9:16 clip with the captions burned in and it is ready to submit to Spotlight or post as a regular Snap.
Is it free?: Yes, 5 minutes of captions a month with no card, then $5/mo for Pro.

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