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Can I add and edit Closed Captions to my Shootsta Pro Video, Pro Animation, Pro Podcast or Pro Webinar? 

Yes, Shootsta now supports Self-Service Closed Captions in English for Shootsta Pro

Captions are now self-serve in Shootsta. You can generate and edit closed captions (SRT) directly inside the platform—no requests, no waiting, no extra steps.

This feature is available for:

  • Shootsta Pro Videos
  • Animations
  • Podcasts
  • Webinars

 

What changed?

Now you can generate, edit, and publish closed captions on any video in your workspace on your own. Same Pro workflow.

 

Important limitations (read this first)

Before you start, here’s what’s supported:

  • ✅ Closed captions only (SRT files)
  • ✅ English audio → English captions only
  • ❌ No auto-generated burnt-in (open) captions



How do I add captions to a video in Shootsta?

Step 1: Open your video

Go to your completed video in Shootsta Pro

 

Shootsta platform showing the Add-ons tab with Edit Captions option on a completed video project

Step 2: Go to Add-ons and click Generate Captions

  • Open the Add-ons tab (right-hand panel)
  • Click Edit Captions (English)
  • Captions will auto-generate from your video’s audio
Shootsta platform showing the Add-ons tab with arrows pointing to the Add-ons button and Edit Captions option

Step 3: Review and edit

The caption editor lets you:

  • Edit text
  • Adjust timing (start/end timestamps)
  • Fix errors

Shootsta SRT caption editor showing editable text blocks with timestamps and a video preview

Best practice:

  • Check brand terms and names
  • Keep lines short and readable (especially mobile)
  • Ensure timing matches speech
Full Shootsta caption editing interface showing SRT captions with video playback and save button

Step 4: Click Save

Click Save to attach captions to your video.

 

Step 5: Download

You can download:

  • SRT file (closed captions) → upload to platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, LMS, etc.

Note: Burnt-in captions are not auto-generated in this workflow.

 

Why does this matter?

  • ~80% of social video is watched without sound
  • Improves accessibility and comprehension
  • Essential for global and non-native English audiences

 

 

FAQs

What if my project is already complete?

Click the three-dot menu → select Request Changes to reopen the project.
This will restore access to the Add-ons tab.

Shootsta project three-dot menu showing the Request Changes option to reopen a completed project

 

What languages are supported?

Currently:

  • English audio → English captions only

 

Can I edit caption timing?

Yes. You can adjust start and end times for each caption block.

 

Do I need to request Closed Captions?

English Closed Captions (SRT) is self-serve in Shootsta Pro. Foreign Language Captions and English Burnt-In Captions still require an Add-On Request. 

 

Are these open captions or closed captions?

  • Captions are closed captions (SRT files)
  • Open (burnt-in) captions are not auto-generated

How accurate is the auto-generation?

Auto-generation is typically ~95% accurate with clear audio.

You should always review for:

  • Names and brand terms
  • Industry jargon
  • Timing accuracy

 

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