Captions in the language you speak
90+ languages, detected automatically. Each one uses fonts made for its script.
AI captions for Reels & ShortsAI captions for Reels, Shorts & TikTokCaptions that
Captions that
stop the scroll.
Auto captions in 90+ languages, 358 caption styles, AI Cut and Smart Reframe. Your video stays on your device; only the audio is sent to be transcribed.
Free to start · 2 minutes of captions a month · no credit card
Ready to post on
- Instagram Reels
- YouTube Shorts
- TikTok
- Facebook Reels
358 caption styles
One clip.Every style.
Each style is made for a kind of video, from clean business subtitles to loud gaming captions. Pick one and see it on your own video first.
Browse all stylesHow it works
Three steps.No editing skills.
- 01
Add your video
Drop an MP4, MOV or WebM from your phone or computer. It stays on your device.
- 02
Pick a style on it
See every caption style on your own video, choose the spoken language, and press Create captions.
- 03
Fix, export, post
Change any word, then download an MP4 with captions burned in, or subtitle files for anywhere else.
Features
Everything a reel needs.Nothing it doesn't.
AI Cut
Creator and ProRemoves pauses and filler words like “um” and “uh”, right on your device.
Smart Reframe
ProTurns a landscape video vertical and keeps the speaker in frame.
Your brand, every video
Creator and ProSave your fonts, colours and logo in a Brand Kit.
Export anywhere
An MP4 with captions burned in, up to 1080 × 1920, or SRT, VTT and TXT files.
Private by design
Your video never uploads. It stays on your device; only the audio is sent to be transcribed.
The editor
A real editor.In your browser.
- Fix any word, change its timing, split or merge
- Switch style any time; your words stay put
- AI emphasis and emoji, animations and titles
- Saves as you go, with undo for everything
Pricing
Start free.Grow when you post more.
Free
Try CAPWAV free.
$0forever
- 2 minutes of captions per month
- All free caption templates
- Export at any resolution (with the CAPWAV watermark)
- Remove the watermark from one video: $9.99, once
- SRT, VTT and TXT downloads
- 90+ caption languages
Creator
Most popularFor creators posting every week.
$19/month
- 150 minutes of captions per month
- No watermark
- Every template, including premium
- AI Cut — remove pauses and filler words
- Translate captions into 75 languages
- 1 Brand Kit
Pro
For brands and busy teams.
$49/month
- 500 minutes of captions per month
- Everything in Creator
- AI emphasis and auto-emoji
- Smart Reframe to 9:16, 1:1 and 4:5
- Behind-the-subject titles
- Unlimited Brand Kits
Discover more
A tool for every caption job.
- Auto caption generatorWord-by-word captions for short videos, styled and burned in.
- Add subtitles to videoTimed subtitles from the speech, burned in or as a file.
- Subtitle generatorAutomatic subtitles in 90+ languages, as SRT, VTT or burned in.
- Video caption generatorAnimated captions with highlights, pop-ins and karaoke fills.
- Word-by-word captionsKaraoke captions that highlight each word as it's spoken.
- Burn subtitles into videoHardcoded captions that show on every platform.
- Captions for Instagram ReelsAnimated captions burned into your Reels, timed to every word.
- Captions for TikTokBold, animated TikTok captions that follow every word.
- Captions for YouTube ShortsBurned-in captions for Shorts, plus the SRT for YouTube Studio.
- Transcribe video to textA word-timed transcript as TXT, SRT or VTT.
- SRT generatorTurn a video's speech into an SRT subtitle file.
- Translate video subtitlesCaptions translated into 75 languages as they're made.
- Remove silences from videoAI Cut takes out pauses and um's — every cut reversible.
- Resize video for ReelsLandscape to 9:16 that follows the speaker.
- Text behind person in videoTitles that sit behind the speaker, cut out frame by frame.
- SRT to VTT converterConvert SRT to VTT, VTT to SRT, or either to text.
- Subtitle timing fixerShift subtitles or fix frame-rate drift.
- English subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in English (English), timed to every word.
- Spanish subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in Spanish (Español), timed to every word.
- Hindi subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in Hindi (हिन्दी), timed to every word.
- Portuguese subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in Portuguese (Português), timed to every word.
- French subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in French (Français), timed to every word.
- German subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in German (Deutsch), timed to every word.
- Arabic subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in Arabic (العربية), timed to every word.
- Indonesian subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), timed to every word.
- Japanese subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in Japanese (日本語), timed to every word.
- Korean subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in Korean (한국어), timed to every word.
- Italian subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in Italian (Italiano), timed to every word.
- Tamil subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in Tamil (தமிழ்), timed to every word.
- Bengali subtitle generatorCaptions and subtitles in Bengali (বাংলা), timed to every word.
What is CAPWAV?
CAPWAV turns raw talking videos into reels that are ready to post. It transcribes your speech, adds styled captions, cuts silences, reframes your shot for vertical video and exports in full quality — all in your browser.
How do I add captions to a video?
Upload your video and CAPWAV transcribes the speech and adds animated, word-by-word captions automatically. Pick a caption style, fix any word, then export the video with the captions burned in — or download an SRT or VTT subtitle file.
Does it work for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and TikTok?
Yes. Videos export in vertical 9:16 at up to 1080 × 1920 with the captions burned in, ready to post on Reels, Shorts and TikTok. Smart Reframe (Pro plan) turns a landscape video into a vertical one and keeps the speaker in frame.
Which languages are supported?
Captions work in 90+ languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese and many more. Each language uses fonts made for its script.
Do I need to install anything?
No. CAPWAV runs in a modern browser on desktop or phone. Your video is processed on your device for preview and export, so you don't wait for uploads to render.
Can I use my own fonts and colours?
Yes. Every template can be customised, and the Brand Kit saves your fonts, colours and logo so every video looks like yours.
Can I download a subtitle file?
Yes. You can download SRT, VTT or plain-text transcripts on every plan, including Free.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. You can start for free without a credit card. Free exports carry the CAPWAV watermark. You can take it off one video for $9.99, once, or a paid plan removes it from every video and adds more minutes.
Your next reel is
one upload away.
Start free with 2 minutes of captions a month. Upgrade when you're posting more.