Generate and edit auto-captions in Clipchamp

Clipchamp Try it →Watch full video →LLearn With Micheal·Feb 2026

Demo summary

The user is shown how to use the captions panel in Clipchamp to transcribe audio, edit the resulting text for accuracy, and adjust the timing of caption blocks on the timeline.

Step-by-step

Open the captions panel
Click Try Now to enable the tool
Select Transcribe Media
Choose the correct language for the audio
Play through the video and edit the transcript text for spelling and punctuation
Adjust line breaks to keep captions to one or two lines
Drag the edges of the caption blocks on the timeline to sync with the audio

Watch out for

You must select the correct language for the transcript to be accurate

Tips

Aim for one to two lines per screen to keep captions readable
Break fast verses into smaller phrases to maintain a karaoke flow
Take your time with timing as clear, well-timed captions make a huge difference

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