> ## Documentation Index
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# How to Add and Style Captions

> Generate accurate captions automatically and customize their look.

Clippo generates accurate, timed captions from your video's audio. You can style them to match your brand and edit them before exporting.

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## How to add captions

### Using Clippo Magic (easiest)

Captions are generated automatically when you use [Clippo Magic](/features/clippo-magic). No extra steps required.

### Using Director Mode

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Director Mode">
    Click **Director Mode** in the toolbar.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Captions">
    Toggle on **Captions** in the Director panel.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a caption style">
    Click the gear icon next to Captions. You'll see style presets:

    * **Classic** — white text, black outline
    * **Bold** — large, centered, animated word-by-word
    * **Minimal** — small, bottom-left, no animation
    * **Brand** — uses your Brand Kit colors and fonts (if set up)
    * **Custom** — full control over every setting

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply">
    Click **Apply** to generate captions. Processing takes 30–60 seconds for most videos.

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  </Step>
</Steps>

## How to edit captions

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the caption editor">
    After captions are generated, click the **Captions** tab in the editor panel. You'll see the full transcript with timestamps.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit text">
    Click on any caption line to edit the text. Fix typos, adjust wording, or correct any words the AI got wrong.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust timing">
    Drag the start or end handles of a caption block on the timeline to adjust when it appears and disappears.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Split or merge captions">
    * **Split**: Click on a caption line and press the **Split** button to break it into two lines
    * **Merge**: Select two adjacent caption lines and click **Merge** to combine them

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  </Step>
</Steps>

## How to style captions

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open caption style settings">
    Click the **Style** button at the top of the Captions panel.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize the look">
    Adjust these settings:

    | Setting        | Options                                               |
    | -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
    | **Font**       | Choose from 20+ built-in fonts or your Brand Kit font |
    | **Size**       | Small, Medium, Large, or custom pixel size            |
    | **Color**      | Text color, outline color, background color           |
    | **Position**   | Top, center, or bottom of the video                   |
    | **Animation**  | None, fade, pop, word-by-word highlight               |
    | **Outline**    | None, thin, medium, thick                             |
    | **Background** | None, solid box, rounded pill                         |

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview and adjust">
    Changes apply in real time. Watch the preview to make sure your captions are readable and look good.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Download captions as SRT

If you need a separate caption file (for YouTube, social platforms, or accessibility):

1. Open the **Captions** panel
2. Click the **Download SRT** button
3. Save the `.srt` file to your computer

You can upload this file directly to YouTube, LinkedIn, or any platform that supports SRT captions.

## Tips

* **Captions cost 1 credit per minute** of original video length. Included free when using Clippo Magic.
* **Caption accuracy is typically 95%+** — but always review and fix any errors before exporting.
* **Captions are burned into the video on export.** If you want captions as a separate file, download the SRT before exporting.
* **Use the Bold style for short-form content** (TikTok, Reels) — it's designed for small screens and fast scrolling.

## Related pages

* [How to Use Clippo Magic](/features/clippo-magic)
* [How to Use Director Mode](/features/director-mode)
* [How to Remove Filler Words](/features/filler-removal)
* [How to Export Your Clips](/features/export)