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Add captions and text to a video online

Most people scroll with the sound off, so captions keep them watching. Add timed text to any video, style it, place it exactly where you want on the frame, and export, all in your browser.

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CapShort online video editor with a vertical preview, layer inspector and seven-track timeline

How to do it, step by step

  1. Add your videoDrag your video into the Media Bin and press +V1 to place it on the timeline.
  2. Let AI write them, or type your ownFor speech, open Captions, choose the spoken language and click Generate Captions: timed captions appear on the T1 track as each minute is processed. Or type captions yourself, as below.
  3. Move the playheadClick the time ruler at the moment the caption should appear. New captions start at the red playhead.
  4. Type your captionIn the Text section, type your words, set how many seconds the caption should stay on screen, and add it. It appears as a block on the T1 track.
  5. Style and position itSelect the caption to change the text colour, box colour and size. Drag it on the preview to place it, or click the red ✕ to remove it.
  6. Fine-tune the timingDrag the caption block along T1 to change when it appears, and drag its edges to make it longer or shorter. Then export your video.

Captions, text boxes and stickers

Captions sit on their own T1 track, so you can line each one up with what's being said. Each caption has a readable box behind it in any colour you choose, with an outline on the text so it stays clear over busy footage.

For extra emphasis, add stickers on the S1 track: emoji like 🤯 😱 🔥, or ready-made call-to-action badges such as 👍 LIKE & SHARE and ▶ SUBSCRIBE 🔔.

Works for every format

Make vertical videos for Shorts and Reels, widescreen 16:9 for YouTube, or 1:1 square for feeds. When you switch formats, your captions move with the frame.

No upload, no waiting

The editor runs on your own computer, so captions appear on the preview instantly and your video is never uploaded anywhere.

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Questions

Can it create captions automatically from speech?

Yes. In the Captions section, choose the spoken language and click Generate Captions. The AI writes timed captions in 22 languages, including Tamil and Hindi, on your own computer. Always read them through: names and similar-sounding words can be wrong, and you can fix any caption with a click.

Can I change the font colour and background?

Yes. Every caption has its own text colour, box colour and size, and you can drag it anywhere on the frame.

Can I add captions in Tamil, Hindi or other languages?

Yes. Type in any language your keyboard supports, including emoji. The text appears exactly as you type it.

What do I get when I export?

An MP4 video with your captions burned in, ready to upload to YouTube, Instagram or WhatsApp.

How much does it cost?

₹10 for a 24-hour pass, paid by UPI, card or netbanking.

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