Caption workflow7 min read
How to Add Captions to a Video: A Practical Workflow for Creators
Captions are more than a transcript. They are a timed design layer that helps people follow your story with sound off or in a noisy room.
Clear guidance for creators who want captions that are accurate, readable, and ready for the way people watch today.
Captions are more than a transcript. They are a timed design layer that helps people follow your story with sound off or in a noisy room.
SRT is the familiar, widely supported choice. VTT adds web-oriented features and is often the better fit for an HTML5 player.
Mobile caption design is a clarity problem first. A few deliberate choices keep text readable without covering the story.
AI can create a fast first draft. A focused review turns that draft into captions your audience can trust.
Generate a caption draft, fix the words and timing, choose a style, and export when it is ready.