Captions used to be the most tedious part of publishing video. Not anymore. With AI transcription, you can go from raw footage to polished, styled captions in minutes. Here is the exact workflow.
Step 1: Upload your video
Open the Captiq editor, create a project, and drop in your MP4, MOV, or WebM file. There is nothing to install — everything runs in your browser.
Step 2: Generate captions
Hit Auto-caption and pick your language. Captiq transcribes the audio, splits it into readable segments, and timestamps every single word. A ten-minute video typically takes a couple of minutes.
Step 3: Fix and style
Click any word to correct it — names and jargon are the usual suspects. Then choose one of 18 animated styles, from clean minimal to bold creator looks, and position captions where they read best.
Step 4: Export
Burn the captions into your MP4 for social, or download a sidecar SRT file for YouTube. Done — your video is now watchable with the sound off and searchable by platforms.
Pro tips
- Keep lines under 42 characters for comfortable reading.
- Use word-highlight styles for short-form retention.
- Translate the track to reach viewers in 30+ languages.