{"id":9600,"date":"2024-08-28T11:45:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T11:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/?p=9600"},"modified":"2024-08-28T11:45:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T11:45:05","slug":"how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Captions on TikTok"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When we talked about <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-get-more-views-on-tiktok\/\">getting more views on TikTok<\/a>, we mentioned that having a good caption is key to catching people&#8217;s attention. To be precise, more people&#8217;s attention. But how to add captions on TikTok?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many videos on TikTok, you definitely don\u2019t want yours to get lost in the scrol, right? So, adding captions could totally help catch their eye better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll explore what you need to know about captioning on TikTok. Plus, how to put captions on TikTok to boost your views and followers. Keep reading to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents :<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#Why_Do_You_Need_Captions_on_TikTok\" title=\"Why Do You Need Captions on TikTok\">Why Do You Need Captions on TikTok<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#Accessibility\" title=\"Accessibility\">Accessibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#Improved_Engagement\" title=\"Improved Engagement\">Improved Engagement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#Enhanced_Storytelling\" title=\"Enhanced Storytelling\">Enhanced Storytelling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#Brand_Consistency\" title=\"Brand Consistency\">Brand Consistency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#Better_Reach_for_Global_Audiences\" title=\"Better Reach for Global Audiences\">Better Reach for Global Audiences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#How_to_Add_Captions_on_TikTok_Auto_Caption\" title=\"How to Add Captions on TikTok (Auto Caption)\">How to Add Captions on TikTok (Auto Caption)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#How_to_Put_Captions_on_TikTok_Manually\" title=\"How to Put Captions on TikTok Manually\">How to Put Captions on TikTok Manually<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#How_to_Add_Subtitles_on_TikTok_using_Software\" title=\"How to Add Subtitles on TikTok using Software\">How to Add Subtitles on TikTok using Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#Captions_for_TikTok_How_to_Add_it_Right\" title=\"Captions for TikTok: How to Add it Right?\">Captions for TikTok: How to Add it Right?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#FAQ_on_How_to_Add_Captions_on_Tiktok\" title=\"FAQ on How to Add Captions on Tiktok\">FAQ on How to Add Captions on Tiktok<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#How_do_you_add_subtitles_to_TikTok\" title=\"How do you add subtitles to TikTok?\">How do you add subtitles to TikTok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#Why_cant_I_get_captions_on_TikTok\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t I get captions on TikTok?\">Why can&#8217;t I get captions on TikTok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#Where_do_you_put_captions_on_TikTok\" title=\"Where do you put captions on TikTok?\">Where do you put captions on TikTok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#How_do_I_add_text_in_a_TikTok_video\" title=\"How do I add text in a TikTok video?\">How do I add text in a TikTok video?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-add-captions-on-tiktok\/#Where_have_TikTok_captions_gone\" title=\"Where have TikTok captions gone?\">Where have TikTok captions gone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_You_Need_Captions_on_TikTok\"><\/span>Why Do You Need Captions on TikTok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into why TikTok captions matter before we get into how to add captions on TikTok:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accessibility\"><\/span>Accessibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you add captions on TikTok, it helps more people understand what you are saying, especially those who have trouble hearing. It makes them want to watch and interact with your videos more than if there were no captions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Captions on TikTok make your videos better for any situation. In quiet places, they help viewers understand the context. When they\u2019re on the move, like on a train, they can just read the captions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Engagement\"><\/span>Improved Engagement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On TikTok, you know how quickly content flies by. Adding captions can help you get more likes and comments (<a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-engage-your-audience\/\">engagement<\/a>). How? Let&#8217;s say you watch a video from Gary Vee about &#8220;Be Grateful&#8221; while you take a quick break at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/captioning-on-TikTok-is-great-for-getting-attention-498x1024.webp\" alt=\"captioning on TikTok is great for getting attention\" class=\"wp-image-9605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/captioning-on-TikTok-is-great-for-getting-attention-498x1024.webp 498w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/captioning-on-TikTok-is-great-for-getting-attention-146x300.webp 146w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/captioning-on-TikTok-is-great-for-getting-attention-768x1580.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/captioning-on-TikTok-is-great-for-getting-attention-747x1536.webp 747w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/captioning-on-TikTok-is-great-for-getting-attention-150x309.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/captioning-on-TikTok-is-great-for-getting-attention-450x926.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/captioning-on-TikTok-is-great-for-getting-attention.webp 772w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to turn up the sound or unmute it to get the message. You can even confidently comment, &#8220;I agree with you,&#8221; because the captions clearly explain what it&#8217;s all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhanced_Storytelling\"><\/span>Enhanced Storytelling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TikTok is all about keeping it short, right? You can\u2019t fit everything into your videos. That&#8217;s why captions are useful. They help tell your story better and give extra details that the videos might miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ibairider\/video\/7365601731121532192\" data-video-id=\"7365601731121532192\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@ibairider\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ibairider?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@ibairider<\/a> <p>La playa mas bonita que he visto en mi vida se llama Maya bay y esta totalmente masificada por el turismo.  <a title=\"tailandia\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tailandia?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#tailandia<\/a> <a title=\"viajes\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/viajes?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#viajes<\/a> <a title=\"playa\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/playa?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#playa<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c sonido original - Ibai Rider\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/sonido-original-7365601810986027808?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c sonido original &#8211; Ibai Rider<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you watch a travel vlogger at a beautiful beach, the view is amazing. If you find out it&#8217;s Maya Bay in Thailand, you might enjoy it even more because it makes you think of that Leonardo DiCaprio movie. The captions on TikTok add more information to your video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brand_Consistency\"><\/span>Brand Consistency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you really believe you\u2019re the only one capturing Maya Bay? It\u2019s a stunning place. So many people are likely sharing videos like yours on TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TikTok captions are important because they let you share your ideas in your own unique way. You can also choose different fonts and colors that match your style. Knowing how to add captions on TikTok makes your videos even better with those personal touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Reach_for_Global_Audiences\"><\/span>Better Reach for Global Audiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even native English speakers can have accents. Take Adele, for example. During interviews, some English speakers may struggle to understand her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-useful-for-reaching-audience-worldwide-498x1024.webp\" alt=\"TikTok captions can be useful for reaching audience worldwide\" class=\"wp-image-9604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-useful-for-reaching-audience-worldwide-498x1024.webp 498w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-useful-for-reaching-audience-worldwide-146x300.webp 146w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-useful-for-reaching-audience-worldwide-768x1581.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-useful-for-reaching-audience-worldwide-746x1536.webp 746w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-useful-for-reaching-audience-worldwide-150x309.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-useful-for-reaching-audience-worldwide-450x926.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-useful-for-reaching-audience-worldwide.webp 772w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This can happen to your videos too, so it&#8217;s important to learn how to add captions on TikTok. This way, your message will be easy to understand with text shown at your videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-go-viral-on-tiktok\/\">How to Go Viral on TikTok<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Captions_on_TikTok_Auto_Caption\"><\/span>How to Add Captions on TikTok (Auto Caption)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You know the benefits of captioning on TikTok. Now let&#8217;s learn how to add captions on TikTok using the auto caption feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-add-captions-on-TikTok-using-the-auto-caption-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"how to add captions on TikTok using the auto caption\" class=\"wp-image-9610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-add-captions-on-TikTok-using-the-auto-caption-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-add-captions-on-TikTok-using-the-auto-caption-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-add-captions-on-TikTok-using-the-auto-caption-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-add-captions-on-TikTok-using-the-auto-caption-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-add-captions-on-TikTok-using-the-auto-caption-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-add-captions-on-TikTok-using-the-auto-caption-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-add-captions-on-TikTok-using-the-auto-caption-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-add-captions-on-TikTok-using-the-auto-caption-1200x1201.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the TikTok App<\/strong> \u2014 Start the TikTok app on your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create New Video<\/strong> \u2014 On the main page, tap the &#8220;+&#8221; to record or upload a video. Choose if you want a 15-second, 60-second, or 10-minute video. When you&#8217;re ready, press the red button and start recording.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upload a Video from Library<\/strong> \u2014 You can pick a video from your library and then hit the &#8220;+&#8221; to upload a new one to TikTok that you want to add captions to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access Caption Options<\/strong> \u2014 When you&#8217;re in editing page, just hit the arrow icon and look for the caption icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tap Captions<\/strong> \u2014 Tap on &#8220;Captions,&#8221; and it will make captions based on what you say and recognize the language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wait for the Process<\/strong> \u2014 Don&#8217;t close the app when it says &#8220;uploading and processing audio.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customize the Captions<\/strong> \u2014 You can check the captions and see how they look on your video. TikTok allows you to edit them. First, fix any typos. Then, choose if you want the text aligned right, left, or center. After that, adjust the text background, select a different font style, and change the text color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save Your Video<\/strong> \u2014 Save it when you like the captions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Publish Your TikTok Content<\/strong> \u2014 Hit the &#8220;Next&#8221; button, then enter all your details just like you would for a regular post\u2014description, hashtags, location, and anything else. Once you&#8217;re all set, just tap &#8220;Post.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Captioning-on-TikTok-with-the-auto-caption-feature-is-easy-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Captioning on TikTok with the auto-caption feature is easy\" class=\"wp-image-9611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Captioning-on-TikTok-with-the-auto-caption-feature-is-easy-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Captioning-on-TikTok-with-the-auto-caption-feature-is-easy-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Captioning-on-TikTok-with-the-auto-caption-feature-is-easy-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Captioning-on-TikTok-with-the-auto-caption-feature-is-easy-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Captioning-on-TikTok-with-the-auto-caption-feature-is-easy-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Captioning-on-TikTok-with-the-auto-caption-feature-is-easy-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Captioning-on-TikTok-with-the-auto-caption-feature-is-easy-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Captioning-on-TikTok-with-the-auto-caption-feature-is-easy-1200x1200.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that TikTok captions tend to be <a href=\"https:\/\/dl.acm.org\/doi\/10.1145\/3613904.3642177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more precise compared to other social media platforms<\/a>. If you&#8217;re looking to save time and effort on captioning, this is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Put_Captions_on_TikTok_Manually\"><\/span>How to Put Captions on TikTok Manually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How to add captions on TikTok? Simply use the auto-caption feature. It gets the job done. But what if you want to be creative? Learn how to add captions on TikTok manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-put-captions-on-TikTok-manually-Use-the-Edit-menu-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"How to put captions on TikTok manually? Use the Edit menu\" class=\"wp-image-9607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-put-captions-on-TikTok-manually-Use-the-Edit-menu-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-put-captions-on-TikTok-manually-Use-the-Edit-menu-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-put-captions-on-TikTok-manually-Use-the-Edit-menu-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-put-captions-on-TikTok-manually-Use-the-Edit-menu-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-put-captions-on-TikTok-manually-Use-the-Edit-menu-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-put-captions-on-TikTok-manually-Use-the-Edit-menu-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-put-captions-on-TikTok-manually-Use-the-Edit-menu-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-put-captions-on-TikTok-manually-Use-the-Edit-menu-1200x1200.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the TikTok App<\/strong> \u2014 Open the TikTok app on your phone and tap the &#8220;+&#8221; to make a new video.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Record a New Video<\/strong> \u2014 Choose how long you want the video to be (15s, 60s, 10m) and press the red button to start recording.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Go to Edit<\/strong> \u2014 Tap on <strong>Edit<\/strong> to go to the editing page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose Text<\/strong> \u2014 Tap on the Text menu and select <strong>Add Text<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type Your Caption<\/strong> \u2014 Type your caption. It can be the same as what you say, or you can fix any mistakes or mispronunciations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customize the Caption<\/strong> \u2014 Change how your caption looks by picking the font style, color, background, and where it goes. Tap <strong>Done<\/strong> when you like it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add More Text<\/strong> \u2014 You can add more captions in different styles by tapping <strong>Add Text<\/strong>. This is your chance to be creative and make it more fun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust the Timeline<\/strong> \u2014 Make sure the text is in the right spot on the timeline. If it\u2019s not, you can reposition it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the Preview<\/strong> \u2014 If you think you\u2019re done, check the preview. If you\u2019re ready, click Next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Publish Your Video<\/strong> \u2014 Tap <strong>Post<\/strong> when you have added all the information, like a description and hashtags.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-get-captions-on-TikTok-with-creative-approach-Use-the-manual-method-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"How to get captions on TikTok with creative approach? Use the manual method\" class=\"wp-image-9608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-get-captions-on-TikTok-with-creative-approach-Use-the-manual-method-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-get-captions-on-TikTok-with-creative-approach-Use-the-manual-method-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-get-captions-on-TikTok-with-creative-approach-Use-the-manual-method-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-get-captions-on-TikTok-with-creative-approach-Use-the-manual-method-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-get-captions-on-TikTok-with-creative-approach-Use-the-manual-method-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-get-captions-on-TikTok-with-creative-approach-Use-the-manual-method-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-get-captions-on-TikTok-with-creative-approach-Use-the-manual-method-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-get-captions-on-TikTok-with-creative-approach-Use-the-manual-method-1200x1200.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s how to add captions on TikTok manually. This method lets you have multiple captions on the same video. But remember, adding captions this way will take a lot of your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/tiktok-ideas\/\">Best TikTok Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Subtitles_on_TikTok_using_Software\"><\/span>How to Add Subtitles on TikTok using Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to be more creative? If you&#8217;ve been putting captions on TikTok manually and think it needs more fun things like text effects or animations, then try adding subtitles on TikTok using third-party software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-add-subtitles-on-TikTok-Use-the-free-apps-like-Capcut-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"How to add subtitles on TikTok? Use the free apps like Capcut\" class=\"wp-image-9609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-add-subtitles-on-TikTok-Use-the-free-apps-like-Capcut-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-add-subtitles-on-TikTok-Use-the-free-apps-like-Capcut-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-add-subtitles-on-TikTok-Use-the-free-apps-like-Capcut-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-add-subtitles-on-TikTok-Use-the-free-apps-like-Capcut-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-add-subtitles-on-TikTok-Use-the-free-apps-like-Capcut-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-add-subtitles-on-TikTok-Use-the-free-apps-like-Capcut-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-add-subtitles-on-TikTok-Use-the-free-apps-like-Capcut-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-to-add-subtitles-on-TikTok-Use-the-free-apps-like-Capcut-1200x1200.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose the right software<\/strong> \u2014 There are different video editing apps that let you add subtitles, like Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. But if you are a beginner, CapCut is a great choice. We will use it in this tutorial to add captions on TikTok.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download and install the software<\/strong> \u2014 Download the app on your iPhone or Android phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a new project<\/strong> \u2014 Import the video that needs captions by tapping on <strong>New Project<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose the video<\/strong> \u2014 The app will ask for permission to access your library. Once you say yes, your videos will show up, and you can pick the one you want to add captions to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose the Captions feature<\/strong> \u2014 CapCut has an auto-caption feature. On the main editing page, tap on <strong>Captions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose the caption style<\/strong> \u2014 If you have a premium account, you can use any templates to make your captions look nice, including a bilingual option. If you have a free account, just click <strong>Generate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto caption processing<\/strong> \u2014 Wait for the app to create the auto captions. Once it\u2019s done, you can edit the captions. The results might not be as good as TikTok&#8217;s captions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Edit your caption<\/strong> \u2014 First, fix any wrong captions. You can also delete parts that you don\u2019t want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customize the caption<\/strong> \u2014 Style your caption using the templates or choose your own font, effects, animations, bubbles, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set up the output<\/strong> \u2014 The default setting is 720p with 30 FPS. Premium users can change this setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export<\/strong> \u2014 When everything is ready, tap <strong>Export<\/strong> and wait for your video with captions on TikTok.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-made-with-ease-using-CapCut-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"TikTok captions can be made with ease using CapCut\" class=\"wp-image-9606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-made-with-ease-using-CapCut-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-made-with-ease-using-CapCut-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-made-with-ease-using-CapCut-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-made-with-ease-using-CapCut-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-made-with-ease-using-CapCut-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-made-with-ease-using-CapCut-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-made-with-ease-using-CapCut-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TikTok-captions-can-be-made-with-ease-using-CapCut-1200x1200.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/best-time-to-post-on-tiktok\/\">Best Time to Post on TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Captions_for_TikTok_How_to_Add_it_Right\"><\/span>Captions for TikTok: How to Add it Right?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>User experience should be your utmost priority when delivering content for your audience as a <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/content-creator\/\">content creator<\/a>. One way to provide an awesome user experience is by adding captions on TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve learned how to add captions on TikTok, and it\u2019s not difficult at all. You even have three options to pick from, so choose what fits your style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can do it manually by typing out the captions yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use the auto captions feature, which automatically generates text for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use third-party software to create and edit captions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With your knowledge of how to add captions on TikTok, you have a better chance of <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-get-more-followers-on-tiktok\/\">getting more followers on TikTok<\/a>. This will help you stand out among other content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, it will help you reach your goals, whether you want to show off your skills or promote products as an influencer or affiliate. We hope this information helps, and we&#8217;ll catch up with you in our next blog post!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_on_How_to_Add_Captions_on_Tiktok\"><\/span>FAQ on How to Add Captions on Tiktok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724844877384\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_add_subtitles_to_TikTok\"><\/span>How do you add subtitles to TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can create or upload your video. Then, choose the &#8220;Caption&#8221; feature to generate auto-captions. Wait for the audio processing to finish. Check if the captions are correct. After that, you can save your video and get it ready to publish.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724844886693\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_I_get_captions_on_TikTok\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t I get captions on TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you follow the steps to get captions on TikTok, you should see automatic captions for your videos. But if you don\u2019t see them, it could be for a few reasons:<br \/>&#8211; Your video or audio might not be clear, making it hard to create captions. <br \/>&#8211; TikTok may also not support captions in your language yet.<br \/>&#8211; There could be temporary issues preventing captions from appearing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724844922443\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_you_put_captions_on_TikTok\"><\/span>Where do you put captions on TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>TikTok captions are typically positioned at the center of the video screen. They follow the rhythm of the spoken words. That is when you use the auto-generated caption on TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>But, if you add captions manually, you can place the text anywhere you want. This flexibility also applies when using third-party apps to add captions. That&#8217;s how to put captions on TikTok.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724844936041\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_add_text_in_a_TikTok_video\"><\/span>How do I add text in a TikTok video?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can add text to your TikTok videos using the app&#8217;s text tools. Just choose the &#8220;Add Text&#8221; option to create multiple captions and arrange them on the timeline as you like. This is for manual captions, not the auto-generated ones.<\/p>\n<p>In software like CapCut, you&#8217;ll get multiple text blocks by default. You can also duplicate and move any text blocks on the timeline.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724844949732\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_have_TikTok_captions_gone\"><\/span>Where have TikTok captions gone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>As a content creator, remember that captions are not automatically included in your TikTok videos. You must add them yourself, either by using auto-generated captions or by adding them manually. This is why knowing how to add captions on TikTok is important.<\/p>\n<p>To see captions as a user, make sure to enable them in your settings. Go to TikTok <strong>Settings<\/strong>, then <strong>Accessibility<\/strong> options, and turn on the <strong>Captions<\/strong> menu to show captions automatically.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we talked about getting more views on TikTok, we mentioned that having a good caption is key to catching people&#8217;s attention. To be precise, more people&#8217;s attention. But how to add captions on TikTok? With so many videos on TikTok, you definitely don\u2019t want yours to get lost in the scrol, right? 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