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Captions turn a good video into a great one. Many people watch with the sound off, and captions also make your message easier to follow. CapCut can write them for you in a few taps, and with a little styling they can become a signature part of your look.
Generate captions in seconds
Open your project, tap Text, then choose Auto captions. Select the language that is spoken in your video and tap Generate. CapCut listens to the audio and places the words on your timeline. For the best result, record your voice clearly and keep background noise low.
Check and fix the words
Automatic captions are a fantastic starting point, but it is always worth reading them once. Tap any caption to correct names, slang or punctuation. Short, accurate lines look more professional and keep viewers watching.
Choose a style that fits your video
Pick a font that is easy to read, then adjust the size and colour. A few ideas:
- Bold white text with a thin dark outline works on almost any background.
- A soft background box keeps text readable over busy scenes.
- Use one accent colour to highlight the most important word.
Place captions where they are seen
Keep captions in the middle area of the screen. The very bottom of a video is often covered by buttons and descriptions in social apps. Leave a little space around the edges so no word gets cut off.
Add gentle animation
A simple pop-in or fade animation makes captions feel lively. Keep the same animation for the whole video, so the look stays clean and consistent.
Keep lines short
Aim for two short lines at most, with a few words on each. If a sentence is long, split it into two captions that appear one after the other. Viewers read faster, and the video feels quicker.
Final thoughts
Great captions take only a few extra minutes and make a big difference. Generate, check, style and place them with care, and your next video will be easier to enjoy for everyone.
Keep learning
Continue with: How to Edit Vertical Video for Reels, Shorts and TikTok in CapCut, CapCut Templates: How to Make Videos Faster, How to Edit a YouTube Video in CapCut: A Simple Workflow. Need the app? Visit the download page.