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In this article, you’re going to learn how to:
By the end of this, your video will have fancy subtitles the same way Iman Gadzhi, Ali Abdaal, or Alex Hormozi have for their own videos.
The best way to add colored subtitles to your video is to use an online AI like SendShort, which auto-transcribers audio into these captions.
These are our templates/presets for color captions.
Speaking of which…
Answer: You can change the color of your video’s subtitles by going to the “Style” menu and selecting a new color for the text (and its shadow, optionally).
That’s it fr the color.
Within the “Style” menu, you can change literally everything about your video’s captions.
Answer: The best color for video captions is typically white with a black outline or shadow.
This combination ensures maximum readability against various backgrounds, maintaining clarity without distracting from the video content.
Answer: Yellow is often used for subtitles because it’s highly visible against most backgrounds, making it easier to read. Its bright contrast helps subtitles stand out without blending into the video, especially in darker or more complex scenes.
Answer: Yes, yellow subtitles are generally easier to read because the color contrasts well with most backgrounds, especially in dark or visually busy scenes.
This makes the text more legible without distracting from the video.
Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort
David leads the editing team at SendShort. With this help, the team delivers the latest guides on using your favorite social media apps and creating short-form content.
