Caption guides for iPhone and iPad

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• How to add captions to a video on iPhone

  The complete walkthrough: choose a clip, generate captions on the device, fix words, style them and save the finished video.

• A free auto captions app for iPhone and iPad

  What a free auto captions app should do, what CaptionAddr includes for free, and where its honest limits are.

• How to add subtitles to a video on iPhone

  Make subtitles people can actually read: wording, size, contrast and placement for English subtitles on iPhone video.

• How to burn subtitles into a video on iPhone

  Burned-in (open) subtitles versus subtitle files, when each makes sense, and how to burn captions into a video on iPhone.

• How to add captions to Instagram Reels

  Caption a vertical Reel on iPhone, keep words clear of the on-screen buttons, and upload a captioned copy.

• How to add captions to TikTok videos

  Word-by-word captions for TikTok videos, made on your iPhone before you post, with placement tips for the TikTok interface.

• How to add captions to YouTube Shorts

  Burned-in captions for YouTube Shorts made on iPhone, and how they work alongside YouTube’s own caption tracks.

• Word-by-word captions on iPhone

  The one-word-at-a-time caption style for short-form video: why it works, how to make it on iPhone, and how to keep it readable.

• Transcribe a video on iPhone, privately

  Transcribe a video’s English speech on the iPhone itself, without uploading it, and turn it into captions you can edit.

• Add captions for free, with no watermark, on iPhone

  Caption a video on iPhone for free with no required watermark: what the free plan includes, the steps and the limits.

• How to add captions to a video on iPad

  Which iPads work, how to caption a video on iPad, and how iPhone and iPad projects and Pro access relate.

• Accessible captions for videos on iPhone

  Captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers and sound-off viewing: accuracy, contrast, placement and honest limits.

• How to add captions to a screen recording on iPhone

  Record your screen with the microphone on, then turn your narration into word-by-word captions that stay clear of the app you’re showing.

• How to add captions to Facebook Reels and Snapchat Spotlight

  Burned-in captions for Facebook Reels and Snapchat Spotlight, made on iPhone before you post, placed clear of each app’s buttons.

• How to add captions to a LinkedIn video on iPhone

  Caption a LinkedIn video on iPhone for sound-off viewers: correct names and terms, choose a clean style and post the captioned copy.

• How to add captions to a podcast clip on iPhone

  Turn the best moment of a podcast or interview into a captioned clip on iPhone, with names fixed and words that read with the sound off.

• How to add captions to lecture and sermon videos on iPhone

  Caption a lecture, class or sermon recording on iPhone: correct names and terms, make captions readable and handle long recordings.

• How to add captions to a vlog or talking-head video on iPhone

  Word-by-word captions for vlogs and talking-head videos on iPhone, placed clear of your face and readable with the sound off.

• How to add captions to a property walkthrough video on iPhone

  Caption a narrated real-estate or property walkthrough on iPhone, with room names and numbers checked and captions clear of the view.

• How to add captions to a product demo video on iPhone

  Caption a product demo or small-business promo on iPhone: correct brand names, keep the product in view and export with no required watermark.

• How to add captions to a cooking video on iPhone

  Caption a cooking or recipe video on iPhone with ingredients and amounts checked and captions kept clear of the food.

• How to add captions to a street interview on iPhone

  Caption a street interview or on-location Q&A on iPhone: record close to the speaker, check every answer and keep captions clear of faces.

• How to add captions to a wedding toast or event speech on iPhone

  Caption a wedding toast or event speech on iPhone, with names corrected and every word readable when the video is shared later.

• How to add captions to a fitness video on iPhone

  Caption a workout or coaching clip on iPhone: keep music down while you record, check exercises and counts, then add music when you post.

• How to add captions to a customer testimonial video on iPhone

  Caption a customer testimonial or review video on iPhone: record the customer clearly, fix only misheard words and keep captions off their face.

• How to add captions to church announcement and devotional clips on iPhone

  Caption short church announcements, devotionals and event invitations for Reels and TikTok on iPhone, with names, verses and times checked.

• How to add captions to a classroom or teacher video on iPhone

  Caption a class announcement or teacher explainer on iPhone or iPad so students can read along, with vocabulary checked and honest limits.

• How to add captions to a nonprofit fundraising appeal on iPhone

  Caption donation appeals, volunteer calls and impact stories for Reels and TikTok on iPhone, with names, numbers and the ask checked.

• How to add captions to a DIY or how-to tutorial on iPhone

  Caption a narrated home repair, craft, gardening or makeup tutorial on iPhone, with tools and measurements checked and captions clear of your hands.

• How to add captions to a travel vlog or voiceover clip on iPhone

  Caption a travel vlog or voiceover travel clip on iPhone: deal with wind and crowd noise, fix place names and keep captions off the view.

• How to add captions to a gaming clip or commentary on iPhone

  Caption gameplay clips with voice commentary on iPhone: keep game audio below your voice, fix game terms and keep captions clear of the HUD.

• How to add captions to a video resume or self-introduction on iPhone

  Caption a video resume, self-introduction or application video on iPhone, with your name and skills checked and a clean style clear of your face.

• How to add captions to a conference or keynote talk clip on iPhone

  Caption a short keynote, panel or event talk clip filmed from the audience on iPhone, with echo and distance caveats and terms checked.

• How to add captions to a book review or BookTok video on iPhone

  Caption book reviews, recommendations and BookTok wrap-ups on iPhone, with titles and author names checked and captions clear of the cover.

• How to add captions to a sports coaching or commentary clip on iPhone

  Caption drill demos, play breakdowns and highlight commentary on iPhone, with crowd-noise caveats and positions, scores and numbers checked.

• How to add captions to a reaction or commentary video on iPhone

  Caption reaction and commentary videos on iPhone: keep your voice above the original clip, choose whose words to show and keep captions clear.

• How to add captions to a pet or animal video on iPhone

  Caption narrated pet and animal clips and pet voiceovers on iPhone, with pet names checked and captions kept clear of the animal.

• How to add captions to a comedy skit or sketch on iPhone

  Caption comedy skits, sketches and POV clips on iPhone, with slang and punchlines checked and captions timed to land on the beat.

• How to add captions to an unboxing or haul video on iPhone

  Caption unboxing, haul and first-impressions videos on iPhone, with product names and numbers checked and captions clear of the item.

• How to add captions to a photo slideshow with a voiceover on iPhone

  Caption a photo slideshow with your recorded voiceover on iPhone, with names checked and captions readable over every photo.

• How to add captions to an English lesson or language-learning clip on iPhone

  Caption English lessons, word-of-the-day and pronunciation clips on iPhone, with every word checked so learners can read along.

• How to add captions to a get ready with me (GRWM) video on iPhone

  Caption get ready with me, storytime and routine videos on iPhone, with product names checked and captions kept off your face.

• How to add captions to a read-aloud or kids’ story video on iPhone

  Caption read-aloud, bedtime story and story time videos on iPhone, with character names checked and captions kept off the pictures.

• How to add captions to a news recap or explainer video on iPhone

  Caption news recaps and explainer clips on iPhone, with every name, number and date checked and captions clear of the image behind you.

• How to add captions to a motivational speech or mindset clip on iPhone

  Caption motivational speeches, pep talks and mindset clips on iPhone, with big word-by-word captions and your voice kept above the music.

• How to add captions to a family video message on iPhone

  Caption birthday greetings, family updates and video messages on iPhone, so relatives who are hard of hearing can read every word.

• How to add captions to a food review or taste test video on iPhone

  Caption restaurant reviews, taste tests and snack rankings on iPhone, with dish names checked and captions kept off the food.

• How to add captions to an art or drawing process video on iPhone

  Caption drawing, painting and speedpaint videos with a voiceover on iPhone, with art terms checked and captions kept off the artwork.

• How to add captions to a car review or walkaround video on iPhone

  Caption car reviews, walkarounds and first-drive clips on iPhone, with model names and numbers checked and captions kept off the car.

• How to add captions to a parenting tips video on iPhone

  Caption parenting tips, routines and advice clips on iPhone, with nicknames fixed and stray words from the kids deleted.

• How to add captions to a music lesson or instrument tutorial on iPhone

  Caption guitar, piano and other instrument lessons on iPhone, with chord and note names checked and captions kept off your hands.

• How to add captions to a study tips or student advice video on iPhone

  Caption study tips, note-taking methods and student advice clips on iPhone, with subject terms checked and captions kept off your notes.

• How to add captions to a hairstylist or barber video on iPhone

  Caption haircut transformations, consultations and color reveals on iPhone, with style names checked and captions kept off the hair.

• How to add captions to a money tips or personal finance video on iPhone

  Caption budgeting, saving and personal finance tip videos on iPhone, with every amount, percentage and term checked before you post.

• How to add captions to a gardening or plant care video on iPhone

  Caption planting, pruning and houseplant care videos on iPhone, with plant and variety names checked and captions kept off the plants.

• How to add captions to a yoga or meditation video on iPhone

  Caption yoga flows, stretching and guided meditation videos on iPhone, with pose names checked and captions kept off your body and the mat.

• How to add captions to a small business behind-the-scenes video on iPhone

  Caption order packing, making-of and shop day-in-the-life videos on iPhone, with product names checked and stray voices removed.

• How to add captions to a nail tech or nail art video on iPhone

  Caption full sets, nail art breakdowns and client reveals on iPhone, with shape and color names checked and captions kept off the nails.

• How to add captions to a tutoring or homework help video on iPhone

  Caption math walkthroughs, homework help and concept explainers on iPhone, with numbers and terms checked and captions kept off your work.

• How to add captions to a fishing or outdoor skills video on iPhone

  Caption knot how-tos, lure setups and camp skills videos on iPhone, with wind-noise caveats and knot and species names checked.

• How to add captions to a storytime video on iPhone

  Caption sit-down storytimes and stories told in parts on iPhone, trimmed to fit the length limit, with slang checked and captions kept off your face.

• How to add captions to a Q&A or reply-to-comment video on iPhone

  Caption Q&A and reply-to-comment videos on iPhone, with each question read aloud so it is captioned and the comment on screen left in view.

• How to add captions to a cleaning or home organizing tips video on iPhone

  Caption cleaning routines and home organizing tips on iPhone, with noise caveats, product and tool names checked and captions kept off the space.

• How to add captions to a tech tips or app how-to video on iPhone

  Caption phone tips and app how-to videos on iPhone, with every tap said out loud, feature names checked and captions kept off the screen.

• How to add captions to a sewing, knitting or crochet video on iPhone

  Caption sewing, knitting, crochet and embroidery videos on iPhone, with stitch names said in full, counting removed and captions kept off your hands.

• How to add captions to an event recap, party or birthday video on iPhone

  Caption party, birthday and event recap videos on iPhone, made into one clip with a voiceover, with stray music and chatter words removed.

• How to add captions to a dog training tips video on iPhone

  Caption dog training tips on iPhone, with each cue named out loud, the dog’s name and cue words checked and repeated praise removed.

• How to add captions to a woodworking or shop project video on iPhone

  Caption woodworking and shop project videos on iPhone, with tools off while you talk, every measurement said aloud and captions kept off the work.

• How to add captions to a tattoo artist process or flash video on iPhone

  Caption tattoo process and flash clips on iPhone, with a voiceover over the machine buzz, style terms checked and captions kept off the piece.

• How to add captions to a cosplay or costume build video on iPhone

  Caption cosplay and costume build videos on iPhone, with tools off while you talk, character names checked and captions kept off the costume.

• How to add captions to a thrift flip or upcycle video on iPhone

  Caption thrift flip and upcycle videos on iPhone, with sizes and changes said out loud, item names checked and the before-and-after kept in view.

• How to add captions to a magic trick or card trick video on iPhone

  Caption magic and card trick videos on iPhone, with each card named out loud, card names checked and captions kept away from the reveal.

• How to add captions to a cake or cookie decorating video on iPhone

  Caption cake and cookie decorating videos on iPhone, with the mixer off while you talk, tips and amounts said aloud and captions kept off the piping.

• How to add captions to a dance tutorial or choreography breakdown on iPhone

  Caption dance tutorials and choreography breakdowns on iPhone, with counts said clearly, stray lyrics removed and captions kept off your feet.

• How to add captions to a board game rules explainer or playthrough on iPhone

  Caption board game rules explainers and tabletop playthroughs on iPhone, with dice and cards named, game terms checked and captions kept off the board.

• How to add captions to a gift wrapping or DIY gift craft video on iPhone

  Caption gift wrapping and DIY gift craft videos on iPhone, with each fold and measurement said aloud, craft terms checked and captions kept off your hands.

• How to add captions to a skateboard or bike trick tutorial on iPhone

  Caption skateboard and bike trick tutorials on iPhone, with each trick explained before you ride, trick names checked and captions kept off the board.

• How to add captions to a career advice or job interview tips video on iPhone

  Caption career advice and job interview tip videos on iPhone, with tips numbered out loud, job titles and acronyms checked and captions kept off your face.

Before you start

• Devices: iPhone or iPad with iOS or iPadOS 17.0 or later and an A12-class chip or newer.
• Language: English speech only; no translation.
• Length: free for videos up to 2 minutes; CaptionAddr Pro supports up to 30 minutes per video.
• Output: a new movie with captions burned into the picture, saved to Photos. No SRT or VTT export.

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