Captions AI
AI video editor with auto-captions, eye contact correction & dubbing — built for social media creators
Captions is the AI video editor built for talking-head creators on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. It automatically adds animated captions, corrects eye contact so you appear to look at the camera even when reading a script, removes filler words and silences, and can dub your videos into other languages — all from your phone or browser with no timeline editing skills required.
Visit Captions AIWhat is Captions AI?
Captions is an AI-powered video editing application designed specifically for content creators who film talking-head videos for social media. Founded in 2021 and backed by significant venture funding, Captions has grown to serve millions of creators who want to produce polished social content without learning traditional video editing software. The app is available on iOS, Android, and as a web application.
The flagship feature is automatic captions: upload a video and Captions AI transcribes the speech and applies animated caption styles that match the visual language of modern social platforms — word-by-word highlights, bouncing text, emoji insertions, and karaoke-style reveals. Studies consistently show that captions increase watch time on social video by 40%+ since most viewers watch on mute in public settings. Captions offers dozens of styles, and customizations can be saved as templates for consistent branding.
The eye contact correction feature is technically remarkable: it uses generative AI to detect when the speaker is looking away from the camera (toward a teleprompter, notes, or another screen) and digitally repositions their gaze to appear as if they're looking directly at the lens. This allows creators to use scripts or teleprompters without the "reading from notes" look that kills viewer connection in social video. The result is convincing at social video resolution, though it occasionally produces subtle artifacts in close-up shots.
Additional AI features include automatic filler word removal (detecting and trimming "um," "uh," "like," and other hesitations), silence removal for tighter pacing, AI-generated B-roll suggestions, and on the Max plan, AI dubbing that translates and re-voices the video in multiple languages. This dubbing feature enables creators to expand to international audiences without re-recording content — a significant time savings for creators targeting multiple language markets.
Key Features
Animated Auto-Captions
Automatically transcribes speech and applies animated caption styles: word-by-word highlights, karaoke reveals, emoji insertions, and custom fonts. Dozens of templates optimized for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Eye Contact Correction
Generative AI detects off-camera gaze and digitally adjusts eye direction to appear as if the speaker is looking directly at the camera — even when reading a teleprompter or script. Natural-looking at social resolution.
Filler Word & Silence Removal
Automatically detects and removes "um," "uh," "like," and other filler words, plus trims silences between sentences. Tightens pacing without manual frame-by-frame editing.
AI Dubbing
Translate your video into another language and replace the original audio with an AI-generated dubbed voice that matches your speaking style. Captions update automatically in the target language. Available on Max plan.
Mobile-First Workflow
Film, edit, caption, and export directly from the iOS or Android app. Designed for creators who work on their phones — no desktop required for the full creation workflow including AI features.
Brand Templates
Save caption styles, fonts, colors, and layouts as branded templates. Apply your brand visual identity to every video in one tap, ensuring consistent creator identity across all content.
Pricing
Captions AI pricing tiers unlock additional AI features. Most creators need Pro ($9.99/mo) for the eye contact and filler removal features.
| Plan | Price | Best For | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Testing & casual use | Basic auto-captions, limited exports |
| Pro | $9.99/mo | Active creators | All caption styles, eye contact, filler removal |
| Max | $29.99/mo | Multilingual creators | AI dubbing, unlimited exports, all AI features |
Annual billing discounts available. Free trial of Pro/Max typically available for new users. See captions.ai for current rates.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Eye contact correction is genuinely useful for teleprompter/script users
- Caption styles match current social media aesthetics perfectly
- Mobile-first design fits creator workflows — film and edit on your phone
- Filler word removal saves significant manual editing time
- AI dubbing enables multilingual content without re-recording
Cons
- Eye contact correction can produce subtle artifacts in extreme gaze angles
- Not suitable for complex multi-scene video editing
- AI dubbing voice quality inconsistent across languages
- Export quality restrictions on free tier
Alternatives to Captions AI
Other AI video tools offer different approaches to creator video production and captioning.
Descript
Text-based video editor — edit video by editing a transcript. More powerful for long-form content but steeper learning curve.
Loom AI
Screen recording with AI summaries and automatic chapters. Better for async work communication than social content creation.
InVideo AI
Text-to-video with stock footage. Better for creating videos from scripts when you don't have recorded footage.
Runway
Professional AI video generation and editing with more creative visual control. Better for cinematic and artistic content.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captions AI?
Captions is an AI-powered video editing app for social media creators. It automatically adds animated captions to talking-head videos, corrects eye contact so speakers appear to look at the camera, removes filler words and silences, and can dub videos into other languages. Available on iOS, Android, and as a web app. Designed for creators filming content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn who want professional-quality edits without traditional video editing expertise.
How does Captions AI eye contact correction work?
Captions AI uses generative AI to analyze each frame of the video, detect when the speaker's gaze is off-camera, and digitally reconstruct the eye region to appear as though the speaker is looking directly at the camera. This is particularly valuable for creators who use teleprompter apps, read from notes, or check their phone screen while filming. The correction is convincing at typical social video resolution (1080p, cropped to 9:16). In extreme gaze angles or very close shots, occasional artifacts may appear. Eye contact correction is available on the Pro plan and above.
Can Captions AI dub videos into other languages?
Yes. The Max plan includes AI dubbing that translates your video's speech into another language and replaces the audio with a synthesized voice attempting to match your speaking style. The on-screen captions also update to show the translated text. This lets creators repurpose English content for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and other language audiences without re-recording. Dubbing quality varies by language and is most reliable for the major European and Asian languages with extensive training data.
What caption styles does Captions AI offer?
Captions AI provides dozens of animated caption styles designed for social media engagement: word-by-word highlighting (the most popular style on TikTok), karaoke-style word-by-word reveals, bouncing text animations, neon glow effects, emoji auto-insertion based on content sentiment, and multi-color speaker identification for two-person videos. All styles are fully customizable for font, size, color, position, and animation speed. Custom styles can be saved as templates for consistent branding across your content.
How accurate is Captions AI transcription?
Captions AI achieves high transcription accuracy — typically 95%+ for clear English speech in quiet environments with a standard accent. Accuracy decreases with heavy accents, background noise, overlapping voices, or technical terminology. The editor allows you to review and correct any transcription errors before the captions are finalized. For languages other than English, accuracy varies. Compared to YouTube's free auto-captions, Captions AI is similarly accurate but provides far superior styling and animation options for social media use.
Does Captions AI have a free version?
Yes. Captions AI offers a free tier with basic auto-captioning and limited video exports. The free version lets you test the core transcription and captioning functionality. Most advanced features — premium caption styles, eye contact correction, filler word removal, and AI dubbing — require a paid plan. The Pro plan at $9.99/month is the most popular for active creators, providing the eye contact correction and filler removal features that make the biggest difference in video quality. A free trial of Pro or Max is typically available for new users.
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