How do I caption videos for accessibility?
3 min read · Updated October 30, 2026
Accurate, readable captions help deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, and anyone watching with the sound off. Aim for correct words, a clear font, good contrast and sensible timing.
Auto-caption your videos →A checklist
- Correct words, including names and jargon.
- A heavy, readable font with good contrast.
- Two to four words on screen at a time.
- Timing that matches the speech.
- Include important sounds where they matter to the story.
How Zlayo helps
Zlayo burns word-by-word captions into every video it makes and lets you correct any word in the editor. Burned-in captions cannot be turned off, so they are best for short videos; for long videos, use a platform's own caption upload.
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Auto-caption your videosQuestions
They are a good start. Always read them through and fix mistakes.
No. That is a trade-off to consider.
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