Auto captions

Automatic Captions for Audio & Video

Drop in an MP3 or an MP4, pick a language or leave it on Auto-detect, and CaptionFit returns a timed transcript you can edit line by line.

Every line is editable · SET stamps the player position
00:12.40SET00:14.85SETwe run a little wild
00:14.85SET00:17.20SETcity lights below
00:17.20SET00:19.90SETunderneath the neon
How it works

Three steps. That's the whole thing.

  1. Upload — Drop an audio or video file — MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, AAC, OGG, MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV and more, up to 500 MB.
  2. Transcribe — Choose the spoken language or leave Auto-detect on. Files of five minutes or less are captioned automatically as soon as they upload.
  3. Edit & export — Fix any word, type a Start or End time or press SET to stamp the player position, then export a captioned MP4 or download a subtitle file.
In detail

What you get

Nearly 100 languages

Pick from 98 transcription languages, or leave the field on Auto-detect and CaptionFit identifies the language for you.

Timecodes you can type or stamp

Every caption has an editable Start and End. Press SET to take the exact time from the player; neighbouring lines snap so nothing overlaps.

Caption length control

A slider from 10 to 120 characters decides how long each caption runs, or choose Auto and let CaptionFit split lines naturally.

Preview and Edit modes

Preview scrolls with the player and jumps when you click a line. Edit turns each row into a form with insert and delete.

Auto-save

Edits save moments after you stop typing. Saving also re-aligns word timings so karaoke highlighting stays exact.

Bring your own SRT

Already have subtitles? Upload the SRT and skip transcription entirely.

Why it matters

Auto captioning is where every CaptionFit project starts. The transcript is not a black box: every word, start time and end time is yours to change in the browser, and the export uses exactly what you see. That matters for songs, podcasts and lectures alike, where one mis-heard name can undo an otherwise perfect track.

If the audio is a song or a scripted piece, paste the words you already have and let lyrics sync snap them to the audio instead of correcting a transcript by hand. When the captions are right, download subtitle files for editing tools and platforms, or turn on karaoke highlighting before you export.

See how podcasters and YouTubers use automatic captions week after week.

FAQ

Common questions

Which file types can I upload for automatic captions?
Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, AAC, OGG and OPUS. Video: MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, MPEG and 3GP. Files can be up to 500 MB.
How many languages does automatic transcription support?
98 languages, from English, Spanish and French to Hindi, Arabic, Japanese and Georgian. Leave the language on Auto-detect and CaptionFit identifies it for you.
Can I edit the timecodes of a caption?
Yes. In Edit mode each caption shows editable Start and End times. Type a value, or press SET to stamp the current player position. Adjacent captions snap so they never overlap.
Is short audio captioned automatically?
Yes. Uploads of five minutes or less start transcribing on their own as soon as they finish uploading. Longer files transcribe when you press the Transcribe button.
Can I upload an existing SRT instead of transcribing?
Yes. Choose the SRT option when you start a project, upload your subtitle file, and go straight to styling and export.

Caption your first file in a couple of minutes.

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