Caption Generator
CentClip's caption generator automatically transcribes your video and overlays captions directly in the footage - or exports SRT and VTT files for upload to any platform. Designed for creators, educators, and businesses who need accurate, accessible captions without paying a monthly fee.
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MP4 · MOV · MP3 · WAV · WebM · MKV and more
5 free minutes · no account needed · no watermark
How to caption generator
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Upload your video
Drag your video file onto the CentClip page or click to browse - no account or sign-up required for your first 5 minutes. Common formats including MP4 and MOV are accepted. Upload starts immediately and your file is processed securely without being stored longer than needed.
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Review your captions and choose your language
CentClip transcribes the audio and displays the generated captions in a line-by-line editor before anything is finalized. Choose from 50+ supported languages if the auto-detected one needs adjusting, and correct any words or timing directly in the interface. This review step means you only burn in captions you are confident in.
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Download your captioned video or caption files
Export a finished MP4 with captions permanently burned into the picture, or download an SRT or VTT file to upload separately to YouTube, Vimeo, or any platform that accepts external caption tracks. A plain text transcript is included in every export if you need the copy for a script, post, or show notes.
Why choose CentClip?
Burned-in captions reach every viewer regardless of device or platform settings
External caption files only display when a viewer enables them - and on many platforms, including Instagram Reels and TikTok, that option does not exist at all. Burned-in captions are rendered directly into the video frame, so they appear for every viewer without any action on their part. For social content, this difference in reach is the reason most short-form creators choose open captions over sidecar files by default.
Pay per minute means captioning a single video costs cents, not a monthly fee
Dedicated captioning platforms typically charge $10-30 per month before you caption a single frame. CentClip charges 5 cents per minute with no subscription - a 5-minute video costs 25 cents, and your first 5 minutes are always free. That pricing makes it practical to caption individual videos as needed rather than justifying a recurring fee by volume.
Editing captions before export prevents errors from being baked in permanently
Burning incorrect captions into a video means re-exporting the whole file if you catch a mistake afterward. CentClip surfaces every caption line in an editable interface before the burn step, so you can fix transcription errors, adjust line breaks for readability, and confirm timing on tricky sections. Most users correct fewer than a handful of lines per video before downloading the final MP4.
FAQ
How accurate is CentClip's caption generator?
CentClip uses AI speech recognition built for real-world audio conditions, delivering high accuracy on clear recordings with natural speech. You can review and edit every caption line before burning them into the video or exporting the SRT file.
Is the caption generator free to use?
Your first 5 minutes are completely free with no account required. After that, captions cost 5 cents per minute with no subscription - buy credits as you need them and use them on any video.
What formats can I upload, and what outputs does the caption generator produce?
CentClip accepts MP4, MOV, WebM, and other common video formats. Outputs include a burned-in MP4, an SRT file, a VTT file, and a plain text transcript - compatible with YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and most video players.
Do CentClip credits expire if I only need to caption videos occasionally?
Credits never expire. Buy them when a project arrives and use them on your own schedule - there is no monthly reset, no deadline, and no risk of losing what you paid for.