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Getting Started with Captions

Learn how to create and edit captions and subtitles in Scriptix.

What are Captions?​

Captions are time-synchronized text that appears with video or audio content, displaying spoken dialogue, sound effects, and speaker identification.

When to Use Captions​

  • Accessibility - Make content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers
  • Mobile viewing - Most mobile videos are watched without sound
  • SEO - Search engines can index caption text
  • Translation - Reach international audiences
  • Comprehension - Help viewers understand content in noisy environments

Creating Captions​

Automatic generation:

  1. Upload your media file to create a session
  2. Scriptix automatically transcribes the audio
  3. Captions are generated with timing information
  4. Open the caption editor to review and edit

Caption Editor Overview​

The editor includes:

  • Segment list with all caption segments
  • Text editing for each segment
  • Timing controls to adjust start and stop times
  • Media player for synced playback (if media available)
  • Search functionality
  • Undo/Redo support

Basic Edit Workflow​

  1. Review - Read the auto-generated captions
  2. Edit text - Fix any transcription errors
  3. Adjust timing - Fine-tune start and stop times
  4. Search - Find specific text if needed
  5. Export - Download in your desired format

Export Formats​

Caption formats available:

  • SRT (SubRip) - Most widely compatible
  • VTT (WebVTT) - HTML5 web video standard
  • SBV - YouTube subtitle format
  • TTML - Broadcast and streaming standard
  • STL - EBU broadcast format
  • HTML - Web-ready format
  • Media - Download original media file

Export Options​

Include speakers:

  • Show or hide speaker labels in exported captions

Click the Export button in the toolbar to download your captions.

Ready to create professional captions? Open a session and start editing!

Next Steps​