{"id":76,"date":"2026-10-28T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getnixa.io\/blog\/?p=76"},"modified":"2026-10-28T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T04:30:00","slug":"how-to-add-captions-in-capcut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getnixa.io\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-in-capcut\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Captions in CapCut (Plus Fixing Wrong Hindi Words)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Learning how to add captions in CapCut takes about two minutes. The harder part is fixing what the AI gets wrong, especially Hindi and Hinglish words. This guide covers the steps on mobile, desktop and web, then shows you how to clean up the mistakes.<\/p>\n\n

Quick answer:<\/strong> Open your project in CapCut, tap or click Captions, choose Auto Captions, confirm the spoken language and press Generate. Then tap any caption to fix wrong words, adjust timing on the timeline and style the text. Note that CapCut is not available on Indian app stores.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Before you start: CapCut and India<\/h2>\n

CapCut has been unavailable in India since 2020, when the government blocked a large group of Chinese-owned apps. Indian Play Store and App Store listings do not carry it.<\/p>\n

So the steps below are for creators in countries where CapCut is available. If you are in India, use a tool that is legally available here. We cover options for Indian languages later in this guide.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> We do not recommend VPNs, unofficial APK files or other ways around a government block. Sideloaded apps can also carry malware and miss security updates.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

What are auto captions in CapCut?<\/h2>\n

Auto captions are text lines that the app writes from your video’s speech, timed to when each line is spoken. CapCut processes the audio in the cloud, so you need a stable internet connection while it works.<\/p>\n

You can also type captions by hand, or import a ready subtitle file on some versions. Auto is fastest, but manual typing gives you full control on short clips.<\/p>\n\n

How to add captions in CapCut on mobile<\/h2>\n

These steps follow CapCut’s own help page on recognising subtitles<\/a>. Menus can differ slightly between app versions, so update the app first.<\/p>\n

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  1. Start a new project.<\/strong> Tap New project and add your video from the gallery.<\/li>\n
  2. Tap Captions.<\/strong> You will find it in the bottom menu once the clip is on the timeline.<\/li>\n
  3. Choose Auto Captions.<\/strong> Confirm the spoken language, pick a template if offered, then tap Generate.<\/li>\n
  4. Fix the text.<\/strong> Tap any caption box to edit the words, timing or look.<\/li>\n
  5. Export.<\/strong> Tap Export at the top right and save the video to your phone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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    The caption path is short. The real work is the review that comes after.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

    How do I add captions in CapCut on desktop?<\/h2>\n

    The Windows and Mac app keeps the caption tools in the left toolbar.<\/p>\n

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    1. Import your clip.<\/strong> Bring the video into the project and place it on the timeline.<\/li>\n
    2. Click Captions.<\/strong> It is the speech-bubble icon near the top of the left toolbar.<\/li>\n
    3. Click Auto Captions.<\/strong> Select the audio source and the spoken language.<\/li>\n
    4. Click Generate.<\/strong> Wait for the lines to appear on a caption track.<\/li>\n
    5. Edit on the timeline.<\/strong> Change text, drag edges to fix timing and set the style in the right panel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      CapCut says some extras, such as speaker detection or batch SRT export, may only appear on desktop or web. They also depend on your region and app version.<\/p>\n\n

      Adding captions in CapCut online<\/h2>\n
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      1. Open the web editor.<\/strong> Upload a video or open an existing project.<\/li>\n
      2. Click Captions in the left panel.<\/strong> Then select Auto Captions.<\/li>\n
      3. Pick the language and generate.<\/strong> Wait while the audio is processed.<\/li>\n
      4. Edit and export.<\/strong> Fix the text, adjust style, then export from the top right.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        CapCut recommends Chrome or Edge for the web editor. If generation fails, refresh the page and try again.<\/p>\n\n

        How to fix wrong Hindi words in auto captions<\/h2>\n

        Most auto caption tools struggle with Indian speech. People switch between Hindi and English inside one sentence, use regional words and pronounce English names in their own way. So expect errors, and plan time to fix them.<\/p>\n

        Common Hindi and Hinglish errors<\/h3>\n
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        What you said<\/th>What the AI often writes<\/th>Why it happens<\/th>Fix<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
        “Bahut easy hai”<\/td>English guess like “bought easy hi”<\/td>Language set to English<\/td>Regenerate with the right language, or retype<\/td><\/tr>\n
        English brand names<\/td>Spelled in Devanagari<\/td>Language set to Hindi<\/td>Retype the brand in English letters<\/td><\/tr>\n
        Fast speech<\/td>Words merged or missing<\/td>Short gaps between words<\/td>Split the caption and retype<\/td><\/tr>\n
        Background music<\/td>Random words in quiet parts<\/td>Music read as speech<\/td>Lower music, then regenerate<\/td><\/tr>\n
        Names and places<\/td>Close but wrong spelling<\/td>Not in common vocabulary<\/td>Search and fix each one<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n

        A quick cleanup routine<\/h3>\n
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        1. Pick one script first.<\/strong> Decide on Devanagari Hindi or Hinglish in English letters before you edit anything.<\/li>\n
        2. Play at normal speed.<\/strong> Pause at every line that looks odd and fix it on the spot.<\/li>\n
        3. Fix names last.<\/strong> Brand names, people and places repeat, so fix them in one pass.<\/li>\n
        4. Split long lines.<\/strong> Keep each caption to a few words so viewers can read it on a phone.<\/li>\n
        5. Watch muted.<\/strong> Check that the video still makes sense with the sound off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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          Setting the wrong language is the most common cause of garbled Hindi captions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

          Tip:<\/strong> If more than a third of the lines are wrong, regenerate with a different language setting. Retyping a whole video by hand takes longer than a second try.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

          How do I style captions so they are readable?<\/h2>\n