How to Add Dynamic Captions in CapCut, by Michael Workstation on YouTube. 2 min 25 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 25 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Open CapCut on your computer and create a new project. Drag your video into the timeline so the audio sits with the clip and is ready to transcribe.
Click the video clip in the timeline to select it, then open the Text tab in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
Choose Auto captions, set the language spoken in your video, and click Generate. CapCut listens to the audio and places caption clips on the timeline.
Read through the generated text and fix any wrong words. Double-click a caption clip and type the correct spelling or phrase.
Open the style or template panel inside the auto captions window. Pick a dynamic template that animates words as they appear.
Play the preview in the viewer to see how the animation lands. Switch to a different template and compare until one fits the pace of your video.
Adjust the font, size, colour and position of the captions so they stay inside the safe area and do not cover faces or key details.
Click Export, choose your resolution and frame rate, then save the finished video with the captions burned in.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep each caption line short, around three to five words, so the animation stays readable.
Check names, brands and numbers by hand, since auto transcription often gets those wrong.
Do not stack too many animations at once, or the captions distract from what is on screen.
Questions
Are auto captions free in CapCut?
Yes, generating captions from your audio is free in the CapCut desktop app. Some premium templates and fonts may need a paid plan.
Can I change the caption style after generating them?
Yes. Open the caption style panel again and pick a new template. CapCut applies the new look to all your caption clips at once.
Do I need a script or subtitle file?
No. CapCut works from the audio in your video, so you do not need a separate text file.
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