Add Captions to GIF
You’re likely in this scenario:
- You have a .GIF file
- And you want to add text/captions to it
- But you’re not sure how
This is the guide you need. Join me, and let’s study how to add text, subtitles, or captions to any GIF.
How to Subtitle a GIF
The best way to subtitle a GIF is to use an online video editor like SendShort. Upload your GIF and use the text tool to type your captions.
- Create a SendShort.ai account.
- Upload a GIF.
- Go to “Elements” > “Texts“
- Type something.

There go your captions!
🤖 Pro Tip: If your GIF has audio, SendShort’s AI automatically transcribes and turns it into captions so you don’t have to do it manually.
Here’s what that looks like:

Pretty cool, right?
The best part is that you can add text to your GIF as much as you need. There’s no limitation!
FAQ: Captions on GIFs
1. Can you add text on a GIF?
Answer: Yes, the easiest way to add text to a GIF is to use an online video editor like SEndShort. Upload your GIF and use the text tool.
2. Can you caption a GIF?
Answer: Yes, you can caption a GIF with online tools like SendShort. Just upload your GIF and use the text tool to add captions.
3. What app can I use to put text on GIFs?
Answer: SendShort.
It is the best app that lets you put text on GIFs. Just go to the sendshort.ai website and let AI take care of it.
Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort
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