How to Generate Auto-Captions in CapCut Without a Pro Subscription, by Techtoriality on YouTube. 4 min 22 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 22 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Open CapCut and tap New project. Pick the video you want to caption from your gallery, then tap Add to load it on the timeline.
Tap Text in the bottom toolbar, then choose Auto captions. On the desktop version the same option sits under the Text tab.
Set the language spoken in your clip and tap Generate. Keep the clip selected so CapCut reads the right audio track.
Wait while CapCut processes the audio. The captions appear as text layers on the timeline, lined up with the speech.
Tap each caption to fix wrong words, names and numbers. Split long sentences into shorter lines so they are easy to read.
Select a caption and open Style to change the font, size, colour and stroke. Copy the style to the other captions for a clean look.
Drag the caption box in the preview to move it. Keep it inside the frame and away from the edges so nothing gets cut off.
Play the clip from the start and check the timing. Drag caption edges on the timeline if a line appears too early or late.
Tap Export, choose 1080p and your frame rate, then save the video to your device.
Tips and common mistakes
If Auto captions shows a Pro crown on your version, check the app's current plan details, since CapCut changes which features are free.
Record or use clips with clear speech and little background music, as noise leads to more wrong words.
Keep each caption to one or two short lines so viewers can read it before it disappears.
Read every caption before exporting, because auto captions often miss names, slang and numbers.
Questions
Is auto captions free in CapCut?
It has been free in many versions, but CapCut moves features between free and Pro over time. Open the Auto captions menu and check for a Pro label before you start.
Why did no captions appear after I tapped Generate?
The clip may have no audio, or the wrong language may be selected. Mute the music track, pick the correct language and try again.
Can I edit captions after they are generated?
Yes. Tap any caption on the timeline and change the text, timing and style just like a normal text layer.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
