In this guide, I’ll quickly teach you how to:
- Add Captions / Subtitles
- To any video in CapCut
Our method is free and works for both mobile and desktop devices.
How to Add Subtitles in CapCut
Answer: To add captions in CapCut, you need to upgrade to the Pro version. Launch a project, click “Captions” and then “Generate”.
- Open CapCut and tap “New project“
- Tap “Captions” at the bottom
- Select how to generate: Voiceover, Video, or Template
- Tap “Generate“
The only issue with this method is that you have to pay to enable captions.
You’ll need to upgrade to CapCut Pro, which isn’t that great.
Not very efficient, but that’s why we’ve got a free (and much better) alternative!
Add Captions to CapCut, For FREE
Answer: The only free and reliable way to add captions to a CapCut video is to export your video and upload it to SendShort, where the AI auto-detects and adds captions.
- Export your CapCut video
- Upload it for free in SendShort
- AI automatically detects and adds captions
- Optional: Edit them
- Export video
That’s right about it!
But besides captions, you can do a lot of the things you do in CapCut in SendShort as well. Why not give it a shot, especially since it’s also free?
Questions & Answers
1. Is CapCut auto caption free?
Answer: No, you have to pay to add captions in CapCut. You can add text for free, but you have to upgrade to CapCut Pro to add captions.
That’s why SendShort is better! Free, fancy captions.
2. How to edit captions in CapCut?
To edit captions in CapCut, tap “Text,” then use “Auto Captions” to generate or “Text” to manually add captions. You can adjust font, color, timing, and add effects to customize them.
Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Add or Generate Captions
Open your project in CapCut, then tap on “Text” and select “Auto Captions” to automatically generate captions, or tap “Text” to manually add custom captions. - Edit Text Style and Timing
Once added, tap on the caption text to edit it. You can change font, color, size, and style, and adjust the timing by dragging the caption bar on the timeline. - Adjust Animation and Effects
To make captions more engaging, apply animations and text effects by selecting options like “Animation” or “Effects” under the text settings. - Preview and Export
After editing, preview your video to ensure captions sync well, then export your project when satisfied.
Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort