Captioned Shorts
Use the vertical canvas to prepare a Short with words visibly rendered over the footage. Captions remain part of the exported video file.
YOUTUBE SHORTS
YouTube Shorts caption generator
Add animated captions to an edited YouTube Short or download SRT subtitles for a video. Capgen transcribes uploaded footage and gives you control over caption styling and canvas shape.
YOUTUBE SHORTS
Choose rendered captions or a subtitle file
SRT workflow
Download timed subtitle text separately when you need a track for another editor or upload workflow. The SRT file contains no fonts or animated effects.
Landscape footage
A 16:9 canvas is available for landscape videos. Preview the framing after switching ratios, especially if the source file was shot vertically.
Speech review
Check channel names, guest names and technical terms against the audio. Background music and overlapping speakers can affect automatic recognition.
IN THE STUDIO
Prepare a captioned Short
- Upload the edited clip you own and choose its spoken language. Capgen works with files rather than downloading a YouTube URL.
- Generate and preview captions, then choose a style and canvas. Keep the text away from the subject and platform overlays.
- Export the video for uploading to YouTube, or download SRT for a separate subtitle track. Preview the uploaded result before publishing.
RELATED GUIDES
Caption styles and publishing guides
New accounts start with five video credits. Review plans and upload limits before preparing a large file.
YOUTUBE SHORTS
Questions about youtube shorts
Does Capgen replace YouTube automatic captions?
Capgen is a separate preparation workflow. You can render styled captions into the video or use the SRT file in a supported subtitle upload workflow.
Does SRT preserve karaoke effects?
No. SRT stores text and timestamps. Use the video export to keep word highlights and animations.