Features

Capinsta handles the full caption workflow — from upload to export — in one browser tab.

Caption generation

  • Automatic AI-powered caption generation from video audio
  • Word-level timing for each caption segment
  • Support for English, Hinglish, Telgish, and auto-detect mixed Indian-language mode
  • Transcript-based editing before converting to timed captions

Active-word highlighting

  • Each spoken word highlights at the correct moment during playback
  • Visual emphasis on the active word draws viewer attention
  • Works with full video export and captions-only export

Caption styling

  • Ready-made caption style presets
  • Customizable font, size, color, background, and positioning
  • Bold active-word effects with distinct styling for spoken vs. unspoken words

Editing

  • Browser-based timeline editor with real-time preview
  • Adjust caption timing by dragging on the timeline
  • Edit caption text directly in the editor
  • Split, merge, and re-order caption segments

Export

  • Full video export with captions burned in (MP4)
  • Captions-only export as SRT or VTT subtitle files
  • Exported subtitle files work in any editor that supports sidecar subtitles
  • No watermarks on exports

Privacy and storage

  • No account required to use the editor
  • Uploaded videos are processed and held only during the editing session
  • Automatic deletion after a period of inactivity
  • Your media is never used for training or resale