Captions for WhatsApp status videos
Most people watch WhatsApp status with the sound off. GetNixa puts your words on screen, in Hindi, Hinglish, English or 24+ Indian languages, and exports a vertical MP4 you can post straight to status.
How do I add captions to a WhatsApp status video?
Upload the video to GetNixa, pick your language and click Generate. Choose a style, export the MP4 to your phone, and post it as your status.
Updated 22 Oct 2026 · Written by the GetNixa team at Offshore Marketers, Mohali, India
- Price
- Free plan: 30 minutes a month, no card
- Languages
- 24 Indian languages, English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese
- Exports
- MP4 and SRT on every plan; transcript from Creator; transparent .mov from Pro
- Longest video
- 2 minutes free, up to 30 minutes on Studio
- Works on
- Web browser, Mac and Windows
What happens after you drop a video
This is the real GetNixa editor, recorded as it runs. Click a step to jump to it.
See it in action
Pick a caption style and watch the words appear on the reel, drawn exactly the way the editor draws them.
Caption style
In the editor you change everything: size, position, every colour and font, and you can save your own look as a preset.
Same reel, a different look every time
Examples made with our templates. Each one is a single click in the editor.
Three ways to caption a status video
Only one gets you from upload to posted in about a minute.
Typing it yourself
- 30 to 60 minutes a reelTyping, timing, fixing
- Every language by handOnly as good as your typing
- Captions behind youHours of masking
- Hook, title, hashtagsAll on you
GetNixa
- Under a minuteUpload, generate, export
- Vertical MP4Ready for status
- Your languageHindi, Hinglish and more
- Business-ready stylesClean and boxed looks
- From ₹0, billed in rupeesGST included
Generic caption apps
- A few minutes, then fixingWords need cleaning up
- Often the wrong scriptHindi comes out garbled
- Behind-you is rareOr costs extra
- No AI editStyling is manual
Every caption, styled your way
Start from a template, then change anything. Try it on the phone below.
- 100+ templates, searchableFind a look by name or mood, heart your favourites and save your own presets.
- Every colour, font and effectChange the text, highlight, outline, shadow and box colours of any template.
- Upload your own fontsAdd your brand's whole font family, Regular to Bold Italic. It's saved to your account.
- Words behind youPut a line behind your head in one click. GetNixa finds you in every frame.
- Zooms, emojis and stickersPunch-in zooms, emojis on the right words, stickers and sound effects.
Everything a premium reel needs
Captions behind you
The big word sits behind your head. GetNixa finds you in every frame.
Clean audio
Removes traffic, fans and background music. Only your voice stays.
Translate to English
Speak in any Indian language, add English captions for a wider audience.
Safe zones built in
Captions stay clear of the Instagram and YouTube buttons.
Export anywhere
MP4 up to 4K, transparent .mov for Premiere, SRT for YouTube.
Web, Mac and Windows
Use it in your browser or download the desktop app. Projects and plan follow your account.
What people post on status
Posting the same video on Instagram? See the caption generator for Reels.
30 minutes of captions every month on the Free plan. No card needed.
Tips for status videos
- First line sellsPut the offer or point in the first caption line.
- Big, bold textStatus is watched on small screens; use a bold style.
- Add your number or shop namePut it in the last caption line so people know where to reply.
WhatsApp status captions: common questions
How do I add captions to a WhatsApp status video?
Upload the video to GetNixa, pick your language and click Generate. Choose a style, export the MP4 to your phone, and post it as your status.
Is it free?
Yes. The Free plan gives you 30 minutes a month for videos up to 2 minutes, which covers typical status videos.
How long can a WhatsApp status video be?
WhatsApp has changed this limit over time and it can differ by app version, so check your app. Long videos are split into parts when you post.
Does it work for business videos in Gujarati or Marathi?
Yes. GetNixa captions Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali and other Indian languages in their own script.
Can I fix a word or change the look?
Yes. Double-click any word to fix it, pick from 100+ templates, and change colours, fonts, position and animation.
More caption and subtitle tools
Your next status, readable with the sound off.
Free to start. First captions in under a minute.