How to Add Captions to Video
Captions increase engagement by 40%+ on social media. Here's how to add them to your videos quickly and easily.
Why Captions Matter
80%
Watch videos on mute
40%
Higher engagement with captions
12%
Longer watch time
Caption Methods
Manual Typing
❌ SlowType every word yourself. Extremely time-consuming – expect 4-5x the video length in typing time.
Platform Auto-Captions
⚠️ LimitedYouTube, TikTok, Instagram offer auto-captions. Accuracy varies, and you can't control styling.
AI Auto-Caption Tools
✓ RecommendedTools like Klypse transcribe audio automatically with high accuracy, custom styling, and word-by-word highlighting.
Step-by-Step with Klypse
Upload Your Video
Drag and drop any video file. Klypse accepts most formats up to 4 hours.
Auto-Transcription
AI transcribes your audio with 95%+ accuracy. Each word is timed to the millisecond.
Choose Style
Select from caption styles: animated word-by-word, bold social, classic subtitles, or customize your own.
Edit if Needed
Review captions and fix any errors. Most videos need minimal corrections.
Export
Download with captions burned in, ready to post anywhere.
Caption Style Guide
Animated Highlights
Words light up as spoken. Keeps viewers reading along. Best for TikTok, Reels.
Bold Social
Large, impactful text. Maximum readability on small screens.
Classic Subtitles
Professional look for business, educational, and formal content.
Custom
Match your brand with custom fonts, colors, and positioning.