This quick guide teaches you how to add closed captioning to a Snapchat video, whether it’s an already-existing video or a newly-recorded one.
It’s also 100% free.
How to Add Captions/Subtitles in Snapchat
Answer: The easiest way to add auto-captions (or subtitles) in Snapchat is to upload a video and select the quote icon (” “) on the right.
But there are two great ways to do this!
Method 1: Snapchat
- Open the Snapchat app
- Record/Upload a video
- Tap the quote icon on the right side
- Confirm by tapping “accept“
- See the captions on your screen
![How to add closed captioning to a Snapchat video](https://sendshort.ai/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Snapchat-Captions-1024x576.webp)
After step number 3, you can just tap the captions and drag them on the screen.
This’ll help you place them wherever you want them to be.
Method 2: SendShort
Why This: SendShort is a free AI website that automatically detects and adds captions to your Snapchat videos — it works in any language.
- Create a free SendShort account
- Upload your video
- AI detects and adds subtitles
- Optional: edit them
- Export video & Upload to Snapchat
![Highlighting the menu where you edit subtitles in SendShort](https://sendshort.ai/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Caption-Styles-in-SendShort-1024x576.webp)
Pro Tip: You should use SendShort if you want these eye-catchy subtitles, as they’re super engaging for Snapchat Stories and Discover videos.
They’re 10x better than Snapchat’s CC.
FAQ: CC on Snapchat
1. Can you add subtitles to Snapchat?
Answer: Yes, during editing. Tap the “quote” icon on the right and let the AI create a transcript of your video — then you’ll find subtitle son the Snap.
2. How do I add captions on Snapchat Spotlight?
Answer: You can add captions to a Snapchat Spotlight video by tapping the Quote icon during editing. Alternatively, use SendShort to get fancy captions.
3. How to get AI captions on Snapchat?
Answer: To get AI captions on Snapchat, simply tap the quote icon during editing. Snapchat’s AI will ask for permission to transcribe the video.
Grant access and you’ll see the AI-made captions on your video!
Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort