Captions

Captions is an AI-powered video creation app known for animated auto-captions, eye contact correction, and short-form video editing.

Overview

Captions became a hit with creators by making accurate, stylish captions automatic: its AI transcribes speech and applies animated, word-by-word captions in branded styles that perform well on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. Beyond captions, the app offers eye-contact correction, AI script generation, video trimming by transcript, and dubbing into other languages. Everything runs in a mobile-first editor designed for speed, so creators can publish captioned videos without desktop software. It is one of the most complete AI video toolkits for social content.

Captions built its audience by understanding platform dynamics: captioned video outperforms silent audio on every short-form feed, and eye contact is the difference between scrolling past and stopping. The app packages both fixes alongside editing-by-transcript, which turns cutting video into deleting words — the same paradigm that made Descript popular on desktop, optimized for phones. AI script generation and teleprompter features extend backward into production, letting creators ideate and record inside the same app. The style presets reflect current social aesthetics and update frequently, keeping output looking native rather than templated. For solo creators publishing daily across TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, Captions functions as a complete mobile studio whose automation concentrates on the two factors — captions and delivery — that most affect performance.

Key Features

• Animated auto-captions with accurate transcription and styling presets
• Eye-contact correction that keeps creators looking at the camera
• Edit video by editing text — trim and cut via the transcript
• AI script generation and teleprompter tools for recording
• Dubbing and translation for multilingual short-form content
• Mobile-first editor for iOS with export presets for social platforms

Pricing

Captions operates on a freemium model with a free tier for basic captioning, and subscription tiers unlocking advanced AI features, premium caption styles, and higher export quality. Pro plans target creators publishing captioned content regularly.

Who Is It For

It is built for social-media creators, marketers, and educators producing short-form video where captions drive engagement. It suits solo creators who want an all-in-one mobile video studio rather than separate captioning tools.

FAQ

Is Captions free to use?

Captions offers a free tier that covers core captioning with standard styles. Advanced features like eye-contact correction, premium styles, and dubbing require a paid subscription, available monthly or annually.

Does Captions offer an API?

Captions is primarily a creator app and offers API access through business arrangements rather than self-serve developer plans. Teams with bulk captioning needs can contact the company about enterprise solutions.

How does Captions compare to alternatives?

Compared with desktop editors like Descript or CapCut, Captions is mobile-first and heavily optimized for caption styles and social formats. Versus auto-caption plugins, its transcription accuracy and style polish are notably stronger for short-form video.