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How to Create Video Captioning and Subtitles with Revid AI: A Simple Guide

Creating captions and subtitles for your videos has never been easier with Revid AI. This simple guide walks you through the steps to add accurate, engaging text to your videos

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With Revid AI, creating captions and subtitles is quick and easy. Here's a caption I created for the well-known Lion King song video, Hakuna Matata—100% generated using Revid, following the exact steps I'll show you below.
 

 
Why Use Revid AI for Captioning and Subtitles?
  • Fast and Automatic: Save time by generating captions with AI in minutes.
  • Multiple Language Support: Reach a global audience with multilingual subtitles.
  • High Accuracy: Revid AI’s speech recognition ensures accurate captions, reducing manual editing.
  • User-Friendly: The simple, intuitive interface is great for beginners and advanced users alike.
 

Step 1: Upload Your Video

Next, you need to upload the video you want to caption:
  1. If you are in the dashboard, click on “Create new Video” and click “Add Caption to Video” tool or go to https://www.revid.ai/tools/caption-generator.
  1. Select the video or audio you want to upload from your computer.
  1. Revid AI will process your video and prepare it for captioning.
 
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Optionally, you can also upload a custom audio file, and toggle the “Add video footage to illustrate content” and revid will automatically generate a video with captions for your audio file

Step 2: Generate Captions Automatically with Revid AI

Here’s the magic part: Revid AI automatically generates captions for your video.
  1. Choose your language. Revid AI supports over 20 languages, so pick the one that best suits your audience (Optional).
  1. Once you are ok with the parameters, click “Generate Video”.
  1. After the generation is done, you are redirected to the revid editor screen.
 

Step 3: Edit Captions for Accuracy

Revid AI’s auto-captioning is highly accurate, but you may want to fine-tune the captions.
  1. After the captions are generated, review them by playing the video with captions on the preview editor.
  1. You can manually edit any captions if needed. For example, fix misspelled words, correct punctuation, align the caption text or adjust timing.
  1. Click “Apply to all” when you’re happy with the captions.
 
Below I change the alignment of the caption to the bottom instead of the middle of the video
 
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Step 4: Download or Export Your Video

Once your captions and subtitles are ready, it’s time to export the video.
  1. Click “Export” on the top right and choose the format you need.
  1. If you’re uploading directly to YouTube, TikTok, or other platforms, use Revid AI’s direct upload option for easy sharing.
 
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Bonus Tips for Creating High-Quality Captions and Subtitles

  • Keep it Short and Simple: Use brief, easy-to-read captions to avoid overwhelming your viewers.
  • Use Accurate Timing: Make sure captions appear on-screen at the correct time to match the speech.
  • Check Translations: When adding subtitles in different languages, review translations for accuracy.
  • Make Captions Visually Clear: Use readable fonts, appropriate text size, and contrasting colors to ensure captions are easy to see.
 
 
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Using Revid AI to add captions and subtitles to your videos is a simple, fast, and effective way to improve your video content.
 
Whether you're a YouTube creator, a marketer, or just someone looking to make your videos more accessible, Revid AI provides all the tools you need. By following these steps, you’ll be able to create professional captions and subtitles in no time.