CapCut Auto Captions: How to Add & Style Subtitles in CapCut (2026)
CapCut’s auto-captions are one of the fastest ways to add subtitles to a video — the app transcribes your audio with AI and burns the text right onto the clip. Here’s exactly how to add and style auto-captions in CapCut on mobile and desktop, what to do when they don’t work, and a stylish alternative if you want more control.
⚡ Quick answer
To add auto-captions in CapCut: import your video, tap Captions → Auto captions, choose the spoken language, and CapCut transcribes it in seconds. Then fix any wrong words, style the font and animation, and export with the captions burned in (or as an SRT file).
How to add auto-captions in CapCut (step by step)
The steps are almost identical on mobile and desktop — here’s the flow:
- Import your video. Open CapCut, start a new project and add the clip you want to caption.
- Open Auto Captions. On mobile, tap Text → Auto captions; on desktop, click Captions → Auto captions in the left panel.
- Choose the spoken language and tap Generate. CapCut transcribes the audio in a few seconds.
- Review and fix the text. Double-tap any caption to correct mis-heard words — AI transcription is fast but rarely perfect.
- Style the captions. Change the font, colour, size, position and add an animation or a template so the text matches your video.
- Export. Save the video with captions burned in, or export an .srt file if you need separate subtitles.
How to edit and style CapCut captions
Once captions are generated, tap the caption track to restyle every line at once: pick a bold, readable font, add a background or outline so text stays legible on any footage, and use CapCut’s caption templates for animated, word-by-word effects. Keep captions in the middle-lower third and large enough to read on a phone.
CapCut auto-captions not working? Common fixes
If auto-captions fail or come out wrong: check the spoken language is set correctly, make sure the audio is clear (background music and noise hurt accuracy), update CapCut to the latest version, and confirm you have an internet connection — auto-captions run in the cloud. For heavy accents or multiple speakers, expect to fix a few lines by hand.
Want stylish, on-brand captions? Try Typito
CapCut is great for quick, free captions, but if you want animated templates, brand colours and fonts, and a full editor in one place, Typito’s auto-captions are worth a look. You upload your clip, Typito transcribes and styles the captions with on-brand templates, and you finish the whole video — music, b-roll, resizing for every platform — without switching apps.
| Feature | CapCut | Typito |
|---|---|---|
| Free auto-captions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animated caption templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brand kit (fonts + colours) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Browser-based (no install) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Best for | Quick free mobile edits | Stylish, on-brand captions |
Frequently asked questions
Does CapCut have auto-captions?
Yes. CapCut auto-generates captions from your video’s audio using AI — tap Captions → Auto captions, choose the language, and it transcribes the speech in seconds on both mobile and desktop.
Are CapCut auto-captions free?
Yes, CapCut’s auto-captions are free to generate and edit. Some advanced templates and effects may require CapCut Pro, but basic auto-captioning and export are available on the free plan.
How accurate are CapCut auto-captions?
CapCut’s captions are quite accurate for clear speech in supported languages, but background noise, music, accents or multiple speakers reduce accuracy — always review and fix the text before exporting.
How do I add auto-captions in CapCut on PC?
In CapCut desktop, import your clip, click Captions → Auto captions in the left panel, select the spoken language and click Generate. Then edit and style the text and export the video.
