Beginner · 20-40 minutes
How to Add Captions to Video With AI
Auto-generate, style, and burn in accurate captions for YouTube, Shorts, and Reels using AI tools.
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Workflow steps
- 1Upload your export to an AI caption tool and pick the source language.
- 2Let the model transcribe, then scrub the timeline for names and jargon it missed.
- 3Style captions for mobile: bold weight, high contrast, and one to two lines max.
- 4Add keyword emphasis or animated highlights to boost retention.
- 5Burn in captions for Shorts/Reels or export an SRT for YouTube long-form.
Publish-ready checklist
- Caption accuracy spot-checked at 3 timestamps
- Font readable on a phone at arm's length
- SRT uploaded for long-form SEO
Suggested output
Commit to a single format and publish 3 clips before iterating.
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