Captions for · Snapchat
Add captions to Snapchat and Spotlight videos
Snaps and Spotlight clips move fast, and viewers may not have the sound on. Captions get your message across before they swipe on. ReelCaption transcribes the clip and exports an MP4 with the captions drawn in, ready to post from your phone.
Step by step
- 1Drop in your clip, filmed vertical 9:16.
- 2Fix any misheard words on the timeline.
- 3Pick a bold preset. Bangers, Luckiest Guy or Permanent Marker suit the look of Snapchat.
- 4Place the captions in the middle of the frame, away from your name at the bottom and the buttons on the right.
- 5Export the MP4, move it to your phone, and post it from your camera roll to your Story or Spotlight.
Tips for Snapchat
- Snapchat shows your name and caption at the bottom and its buttons down the right. Keep captions in the center.
- Bright, fast-cut footage needs a thick outline or the pill highlight to stay readable.
- A vertical clip stays full-screen. ReelCaption keeps the size of the file you drop in.
Why ReelCaption
- 16 fonts, including playful ones such as Bangers and Luckiest Guy.
- Motion presets such as pop and slide up, with no separate editing app.
- No watermark on the export.
- 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 Snapchat video?
- Drop your clip into ReelCaption, fix any wrong words, and keep the captions clear of Snapchat's buttons. Then export the MP4 and post it from your camera roll.
- Where should captions sit on Snapchat?
- In the center of the frame. Snapchat puts your name and caption at the bottom and its buttons on the right.
- Does this work for Spotlight?
- Yes. Export a vertical clip with the captions burned in, then submit it to Spotlight or post it to your Story.
- 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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