Adding Captions & Subtitles in Shorts Using CapCut
Here’s a complete guide on Adding Captions & Subtitles in YouTube Shorts Using CapCut — a key trick to help your videos reach a wider audience! 🎬📱
📑 Adding Captions & Subtitles in Shorts Using CapCut
Captions and subtitles are crucial for YouTube Shorts because many users watch videos without sound. Plus, they can increase engagement, watch time, and overall accessibility! Here’s how to add them quickly and easily in CapCut 👇
✅ Step 1: Import Your Video to CapCut
- Open CapCut and create a new project.
- Select your Shorts footage (preferably in 9:16 vertical format).
- Tap Add to import the video.
✅ Step 2: Add Captions Manually
1.Tap on the “Text” button at the bottom toolbar.
3.Type in your text (for example, “Here’s how to do this effect!”).
4.Adjust the font, size, and position (make sure it's easy to read, but not blocking important parts of the video).
- This will bring up options for adding text.
3.Type in your text (for example, “Here’s how to do this effect!”).
4.Adjust the font, size, and position (make sure it's easy to read, but not blocking important parts of the video).
✅ Step 3: Style Your Captions
1.Choose a Bold Font: Use easy-to-read fonts like Bebas Neue, Montserrat, or Impact.
2.Adjust Text Size: Ensure the text is big enough to read even on small screens.
3.Use Text Animations:
2.Adjust Text Size: Ensure the text is big enough to read even on small screens.
3.Use Text Animations:
- Apply fade-in, slide-up, or pop effects to make the captions dynamic.
- Select an animation style that fits the vibe of your video.
- Adjust how long the captions appear on-screen by dragging the text layer.
- Sync the captions with the speech or action in the video.
✅ Step 4: Auto-Captions Using CapCut’s Subtitles Feature
CapCut also has an automatic subtitles generator that’s super handy for quick video editing.
- Select your clip in the timeline.
- Tap the "Text" button again.
- Choose Auto Captions from the options.
- Select the language of your audio.
- Wait a few seconds for CapCut to generate automatic subtitles.
✅ Step 5: Review & Edit Subtitles
- After generating the captions, go through them and edit any mistakes (CapCut’s auto-captioning can sometimes misinterpret words).
- Adjust the positioning and font style to make sure they’re clear and easy to read.
✅ Step 6: Fine-Tune Captions’ Timing
- Tap the text box and adjust the timing slider.
- Make sure captions show at the right moment, matching what’s being said in the video.
✅ Step 7: Export Your Video
- After editing your captions, hit the Export button in the top-right corner.
- Choose 1080p resolution for the best quality.
- Make sure your video is under 60 seconds for YouTube Shorts.
🎯 Tips for Better Captions in Shorts
✔️ Keep text short and to the point — YouTube Shorts are fast-paced!
✔️ Sync captions with speech for better engagement.
✔️ Use bright colors or highlights to make captions stand out on different backgrounds.
✔️ Avoid overloading the screen — keep captions to 1–2 lines at a time.
✨ Final Tip:
Don’t forget to add hashtags like #Shorts in your title/description when uploading to YouTube for better discoverability! 🚀
Would you like me to show you how to add cool effects to your captions for more flair? 💥🎬
It’ll make your Shorts stand out even more!
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