Caption Types Explained:
Closed Captions (CC)
Closed Captions (CC)
Captions that viewers can toggle on/off in the video player.
Appear in the same language as your video script.
Not customizable in terms of font, size, or style.
Can be downloaded as .srt or .vtt files for external use.
Burned-in Captions
Burned-in Captions
Captions that are permanently embedded in the video.
Cannot be turned off by viewers.
Not customizable.
Added at the video generation stage.
Dynamic Captions
Dynamic Captions
Fully customizable captions that display on screen like other visual elements.
Sync automatically with your script.
Can be styled with:
Fonts, sizes, and colors
Text shadows
Word-by-word animation
Movable and resizable on the canvas.
Ideal for branded or stylized videos.
How to use Dynamic Captions:
Click Captions in the top menu bar of the video editor.
Choose a preset (default shows the full scene script).
On the right-hand Inspector panel, customize:
Font and text size
Color and shadows
Active word highlighting
Animation type
Move and resize the caption box as needed.
Use Triggers to control when specific parts of the script appear in each caption element.
💡 Dynamic Captions adhere to your brand kit fonts and colors.
How to Burn-in Captions:
Click Generate on your video.
Toggle Burned-in captions on before clicking the blue Generate button.
Burned-in captions will be visible in the final video and cannot be turned off by viewers.
How to Download Caption Files:
Once your video is generated:
Click the three-dot menu next to the video.
Select Download subtitles.
Choose between .srt or .vtt formats.
💬 FAQs
Can I edit closed captions?
Can I edit closed captions?
Yes, indirectly. Closed captions reflect exactly what’s written in your script.
To change how something appears:
Edit your script text directly.
Type your script as you want the captions to appear, and use the pronunciation tool to adjust pronunciation if needed.
See the How do I change pronunciation? article to learn how to use the pronunciation tool.
Can I change the size or font of Closed Captions or Burned-in Captions?
Can I change the size or font of Closed Captions or Burned-in Captions?
No. Only Dynamic Captions can be styled and formatted. Closed and burned-in captions are fixed.
Can subtitles appear in a different language than the script?
Can subtitles appear in a different language than the script?
No. Captions always match the language of your video script.
Where can I manage my caption file downloads?
Where can I manage my caption file downloads?
After generating a video, use the video menu to download captions as .srt or .vtt.
Do captions automatically translate if I change the script language?
Do captions automatically translate if I change the script language?
Yes, captions regenerate based on your script language.