Captions for · YouTube
Add captions and subtitles to your YouTube videos
YouTube lets you upload subtitle files, but you can also burn captions into the video so they always show. ReelCaption does both: auto-transcribe your video, then download a clean .srt or .vtt to upload to YouTube, or export an MP4 with animated captions baked in.
How to add captions to YouTube
- 1Open ReelCaption and drop in your video (vertical or wide — your size is preserved).
- 2It transcribes the audio into word-perfect captions with timestamps.
- 3Edit any wording, then choose your output.
- 4Download a .srt or .vtt to upload under your video’s subtitles in YouTube Studio…
- 5…or export a burned-in MP4 with styled captions that always show.
Tips for YouTube
- For long-form YouTube, an uploaded .srt keeps captions toggleable and helps search and accessibility.
- For clips and intros, burned-in captions guarantee they show even with subtitles off.
- ReelCaption keeps your video’s original size, so wide 16:9 stays wide.
- Word-level timing means the transcript lines up tightly with the speech.
Why ReelCaption
- Both options in one place: a clean subtitle file or burned-in animated captions.
- Private by default — your footage never leaves your browser.
- Free to start with no card; $5/mo for more minutes.
- Runs in any browser — nothing to install.
FAQ
- How do I add subtitles to a YouTube video?
- Transcribe your video in ReelCaption, then download a .srt or .vtt file and upload it under Subtitles in YouTube Studio — or export an MP4 with the captions burned in.
- Should I use an SRT file or burned-in captions?
- For long-form videos, an uploaded .srt keeps captions toggleable and searchable. For clips, intros, and Shorts, burned-in captions guarantee they always show.
- How accurate are the captions?
- Automatic transcription is highly accurate, and you can edit any word in a couple of clicks before you download or export.
- Is it free?
- Yes — 5 minutes of captions a month with no card, then $5/mo for Pro.
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