Captioning Guides
Practical, no-nonsense advice on captions and subtitles: how to add them to TikTok, Reels and Shorts, how to style them so people actually read them, which subtitle format to use, and how to keep your videos private.
How to Add Captions to Instagram Reels (Free, No Upload)
Add animated, word-by-word captions to Instagram Reels for free, right in your browser, without uploading your video anywhere. Step-by-step guide.
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TikTokHow to Add Subtitles to TikTok Videos That People Actually Read
Make TikTok subtitles that stop the scroll: how to style, time and position burned-in captions, avoid TikTok's on-screen buttons, and export an MP4 for free.
4 min read
YouTubeYouTube Shorts Captions: Burned-In vs YouTube's Auto Captions
Should you burn captions into YouTube Shorts or rely on YouTube's automatic captions? Pros, cons, and how to do both, including uploading SRT files.
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Subtitle formatsSRT vs VTT: Which Subtitle Format Should You Use?
SRT and WebVTT explained side by side: file structure, timestamps, styling, and which platforms and editors accept each format. With examples.
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Captioning basicsOpen vs Closed Captions: What's the Difference and Which Should You Use?
Open (burned-in) captions vs closed captions, and captions vs subtitles, explained simply, with pros, cons and when to use each for social media and YouTube.
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WorkflowHow to Fix Auto-Generated Captions Fast (Accuracy Checklist)
A practical checklist for fixing AI-generated captions: the most common transcription mistakes, a fast editing workflow, and tips for cleaner audio.
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DesignCaption Styling Best Practices for Short-Form Video
Fonts, size, colour, contrast, words per screen and placement: practical caption design rules that keep short-form video readable on every phone.
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Captioning basicsWhy Captions Matter: Accessibility, Sound-Off Viewing and Reach
Why every video needs captions: accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, sound-off scrolling, better comprehension, and wider reach.
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PrivacyHow to Caption Videos Privately, Without Uploading Them Anywhere
How in-browser AI captioning works, why it keeps your videos private, what does and doesn't get downloaded, and the trade-offs vs cloud services.
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LanguagesHow to Add Hindi (Devanagari) Captions to Your Videos
Add Hindi captions in Devanagari script: which fonts render Hindi correctly, how to paste or import Hindi text, and styling tips for readable subtitles.
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Subtitle filesHow to Burn SRT Subtitles into an MP4 (Free, No Upload)
Turn an SRT file into burned-in captions on your MP4 for free, in your browser, without uploading the video. Step by step, with styling and fixes.
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Caption designBest Fonts for Short-Form Video Captions (Compared)
The nine caption fonts in CapMagic Studio compared on the same video frame: which ones read best on TikTok, Reels and Shorts, and when to use each.
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Caption designCaption Animation Styles Explained: Pop, Bounce, Glow and More
What each word-highlight animation does (Scale Pop, Bounce, Glow Pulse, Highlight Box, Underline, Color Change), when to use it and how to keep it readable.
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Caption designCaption Safe Zones for TikTok, Reels and Shorts
Where app buttons and text cover vertical videos on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, and where to place captions so they stay visible.
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