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How do you add automatic captions to short videos?

In Clipforge, turn on captions under Style & format, select a language or use auto-detect, then choose a style, size, colour and position. The clip exports include the captions in the video.

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MP4, MOV or WebM · up to 2 GB and 30 min · YouTube import when enabled

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How it works

  1. Start with audible dialogue

    Use a video with a clear voice track and enable captions in Style & format.

    spoken-explainer.mp4
    04:45

  2. Choose a caption treatment

    Set the language, style, size, colour and position in the preview.

    Caption settings
    Language
    Auto-detect
    Style
    Clean bar
    Position
    Lower third

  3. Check the captions in the MP4

    Review names, timing and contrast on the exported video.

    0:28
    Make every word count
    Captions included in the MP4
Video clipping guides

Start with clear dialogue

Use a video with an audible voice track. Where several people speak at once, review the generated captions closely for spelling and timing.

Pick a style for the footage

Use a dark Clean bar on busy footage, or Karaoke to highlight words as they are spoken. Preview the text size and placement before you submit the project.

Check the finished MP4

Watch the clip on a phone-sized screen. Check proper names, contrast and whether the caption sits over an important part of the image.

Frequently asked questions

Which languages can I choose?
The app provides auto-detect plus English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German language selections.
Are captions required?
Captions are optional. Turn them off in Style & format before generating a batch.
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