Add captions and make videos accessible

Captions are not a niche feature. They serve deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, everyone watching with the sound off, and viewers following along in a second language. Captioned videos are simply watchable in more situations.

Add captions in Studio

1. Open the video in Studio → Content and find the subtitles/captions section of the editor.
2. Upload a subtitle file (SubRip .srt is the common format) and set its language. Vidnexa converts it for the player automatically.
3. Save, then open the watch page and check the captions from the player's settings menu — and read the on-screen transcript panel to proofread timing and spelling.

Writing good captions

• Caption what is said, including meaningful sounds when they matter to understanding.
• Keep lines short enough to read at speaking speed, and break them at natural pauses.
• Spell names and technical terms correctly — automatic tools often get these wrong, so proofread.

Beyond captions

Accessibility is a habit: describe important visuals out loud in your narration, avoid meaning carried by colour alone, and keep on-screen text large and high-contrast. Every viewer benefits.

Note: Vidnexa does not currently generate captions automatically — you upload your own file. Many free tools can draft an .srt from your audio for you to correct.