How do I add captions to a podcast clip?
2 min read · Updated October 30, 2026
Upload the clip, let the tool transcribe it with word timing, pick a readable caption look, and export with the captions burned in. Check names and unusual words before you post.
Caption a clip →The short answer
- Transcribe the audio so each word has a time.
- Choose a heavy, high-contrast caption style.
- Keep 2 to 4 words on screen at a time.
- Burn them into the video so every platform shows them.
- Fix names, brands and jargon by hand.
In Zlayo
Auto-Clip captions every clip it makes. For a clip you already have, upload it, use the editor's captions panel to transcribe it, and edit any word.
Questions
Good on clear speech and weaker with heavy accents, crosstalk or music. Always read it through once.
Zlayo gives every account 3 free creations. Captioning in the editor needs a confirmed email.
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