Add Captions to Video
CentClip transcribes your video and adds accurate captions - burned directly into the footage or exported as SRT, VTT, or plain text. Built for creators, educators, and businesses who need reliable captions without paying a monthly fee they may not use.
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How to add captions to video
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Upload your video
Drag your video file into CentClip - no account required. Supported formats include MP4, MOV, and other common video types. Your first 5 minutes are free, so you can verify accuracy before committing any credits.
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Review and edit your captions
CentClip generates a time-synced transcript using speech recognition across 50+ languages. You can read through each caption segment and correct any mistakes directly in the editor before export - particularly useful for proper nouns, technical terms, or strong accents.
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Download your captioned video or transcript
Export a finished MP4 with captions burned permanently into the video, or download a standalone SRT or VTT file to upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or any other platform that accepts subtitle tracks. A plain text transcript is also available if you need the words without timecodes.
Why choose CentClip?
Caption a single video without buying into a subscription
Most captioning tools charge $15-40 a month whether you use them or not. If you caption one video a week some months and nothing for two months, a subscription charges you the same either way. CentClip charges 5¢/min - a 10-minute video costs 50 cents. Credits never expire, so the balance you buy in June is still there in September.
Burned-in captions that follow the video everywhere
Subtitle tracks attached as SRT or VTT files only show up if the viewer's player supports them and has captions turned on - many don't. Burned-in captions are baked into every pixel of the MP4, so they appear on every platform, every player, and every device without the viewer doing anything. For social media clips that autoplay silently in a feed, this is the only caption approach that reliably reaches your audience.
Accurate transcription across 50+ languages without translation
CentClip transcribes speech in the language it was recorded in - Spanish interviews, French webinars, Japanese tutorials, and 47 other languages come back as accurate captions in that same language. This matters for creators who produce non-English content and need captions for their native audience, not just an English translation. The 5-minute free tier lets you test accuracy on your specific accent or dialect before using any paid credits.
FAQ
How accurate are the captions CentClip adds to my video?
CentClip uses speech recognition that performs well on clear audio in any of its 50+ supported languages. Accuracy is highest with direct speech and low background noise - you can always review and correct captions in the editor before downloading.
Is there a free trial for adding captions to video?
Yes - your first 5 minutes are free with no account and no credit card required. After that, captioning costs 5¢/min with no subscription.
What video formats and platforms does CentClip support?
CentClip accepts common video formats including MP4 and MOV, and exports a burned-in MP4, an SRT file, a VTT file, or a plain text transcript - compatible with YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, and any platform that accepts standard subtitle formats.
Do my CentClip credits expire if I don't use them right away?
No. CentClip credits never expire - buy them once and use them on any future video, with no monthly reset or deadline to spend them.