# AutoCaptions

> AutoCaptions is a browser-based auto caption and AI subtitle generator. It turns speech into timed, editable captions, lets you style them, and exports a captioned MP4 or SRT/VTT/TXT file. The video stays in your browser; only the extracted audio is sent for transcription.

Canonical: https://autocaptions.org
Contact: support@autocaptions.org
Language: English
Last updated: 2026-10-31

## Key facts

- Free plan: full editor, videos up to 10 minutes, 720p exports, AutoCaptions watermark, and free SRT/VTT/TXT downloads. No account required to start.
- Pro: $9.99/month or $99.99/year. Removes the watermark, adds HD export, 30-minute videos, AI subtitle translation, custom font uploads, and saved styles.
- Max: $15.99/month or $159.99/year. Adds 1-hour videos, multi-speaker captions, Auto Clips, and AI Keyword Highlighter.
- Billing: subscriptions are processed by Paddle.com, the Merchant of Record. Cancel any time; access continues to the end of the billing period.
- Privacy: the video file is processed in the browser. Only the extracted audio is sent to the transcription provider. We do not keep the video for caption history. Custom fonts are stored in Cloudflare R2.
- Outputs: burned-in MP4, SRT, VTT, TXT, translation tracks, styled captions.
- Platforms: TikTok/Reels/Shorts 9:16, YouTube 16:9, square and original aspect ratios.
- Account: Google sign-in is required only to purchase or manage a subscription.

## Free vs paid

| Feature | Free | Pro | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermark on video export | Yes | No | No |
| Video length | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 hour |
| Export quality | 720p | HD | HD |
| SRT / VTT / TXT downloads | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| All caption styles | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI translation | No | Yes | Yes |
| Custom fonts / saved styles | No | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-speaker captions | No | No | Yes |
| Auto Clips | No | No | Yes |
| AI Keyword Highlighter | No | No | Yes |

## How it works

1. Drop a video in the browser.
2. AI transcribes the extracted audio into timed captions.
3. Review wording and timing, then apply a caption style.
4. Export a captioned MP4, or download SRT/VTT/TXT for free.

## Pages

- [Auto captions home](https://autocaptions.org/): free auto captions for any video.
- [Auto caption generator](https://autocaptions.org/auto-caption-generator): the fastest path from speech to styled captions.
- [AI subtitle generator](https://autocaptions.org/ai-subtitle-generator): AI transcription with editable subtitles.
- [Add subtitles to video](https://autocaptions.org/add-subtitles-to-video): caption an existing video in the browser.
- [SRT generator](https://autocaptions.org/srt-generator): export SRT, VTT and TXT.
- [Subtitle translator](https://autocaptions.org/subtitle-translator): translate captions into another language.
- [TikTok caption generator](https://autocaptions.org/tiktok-caption-generator): 9:16 captions for TikTok.
- [Instagram Reels subtitles](https://autocaptions.org/instagram-reels-subtitles): vertical captions for Reels.
- [YouTube subtitle generator](https://autocaptions.org/youtube-subtitle-generator): 16:9 captions and SRT.
- [Free auto captions](https://autocaptions.org/free-auto-caption-generator): the exact free limits.
- [Online subtitle editor](https://autocaptions.org/online-subtitle-editor): fix text and timing.
- [Burn subtitles into video](https://autocaptions.org/burn-subtitles-into-video): hardcoded vs soft captions.
- [YouTube Shorts captions](https://autocaptions.org/youtube-shorts-captions): 9:16 captions for Shorts.
- [Video to text](https://autocaptions.org/video-to-text): turn a video into a timed transcript.
- [Podcast captions](https://autocaptions.org/podcast-captions): captions for podcast episodes and clips.
- [Course video captions](https://autocaptions.org/course-video-captions): reviewed captions for lessons and LMS video.
- [Free tools](https://autocaptions.org/tools): browser-only subtitle utilities, including SRT↔VTT, time shifter, SRT to TXT and a CPS calculator.
- [Alternatives](https://autocaptions.org/alternatives): honest comparisons with AutoSubtitles, Kapwing, VEED, Clipchamp, Maestra, SubtitleKit, Zubtitle and CapCut.
- [Guides](https://autocaptions.org/guides): how-to, accuracy, SRT vs VTT and accessibility.
- [How to add captions to TikTok](https://autocaptions.org/guides/how-to-add-captions-to-tiktok)
- [How to add subtitles to YouTube](https://autocaptions.org/guides/how-to-add-subtitles-to-youtube)
- [Burned-in vs soft subtitles](https://autocaptions.org/guides/burned-in-vs-soft-subtitles)
- [How to fix out-of-sync subtitles](https://autocaptions.org/guides/how-to-fix-out-of-sync-subtitles)
- [How to translate subtitles](https://autocaptions.org/guides/how-to-translate-subtitles)
- [CapCut auto captions free](https://autocaptions.org/guides/capcut-auto-captions-free)
- [Subtitles in DaVinci Resolve](https://autocaptions.org/guides/how-to-add-subtitles-in-davinci-resolve)
- [Captions in Premiere Pro](https://autocaptions.org/guides/how-to-add-captions-in-premiere-pro)
- [Captions for accessibility](https://autocaptions.org/guides/captions-for-accessibility)
- [Pricing](https://autocaptions.org/pricing): plans, limits and billing.
- [FAQ](https://autocaptions.org/faq): free plan, SRT, privacy, accuracy and cancellation.
- [About](https://autocaptions.org/about)
- [Contact](https://autocaptions.org/contact)
- [Security](https://autocaptions.org/security)
- [Accessibility](https://autocaptions.org/accessibility)
- [Editorial policy](https://autocaptions.org/editorial-policy)
- [Glossary](https://autocaptions.org/glossary)
- [For AI agents](https://autocaptions.org/ai-agents)
- [Privacy](https://autocaptions.org/privacy)
- [Terms](https://autocaptions.org/terms)
- [Refund policy](https://autocaptions.org/refund)

## Optional

- [Full facts](https://autocaptions.org/llms-full.txt)