# How to Add Captions in Descript

> To add captions in Descript, import your media using the plus button, select Captions on the right, and edit their timing, accuracy, appearance, font, size, effects, and animation. Finally, click Publish to save your work.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-captions-in-descript/
Apps: Descript
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2cdea98365d0865702ea/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your Descript project and import the video or audio you want to add captions to by clicking the "+" button and selecting "Import" .
2. Edit captions for accuracy and timing.
3. Click Captions on the right side of the window.
4. Adjust caption appearance to suit your style.
5. You can also edit the font, size, effects and animation according to your liking by clicking on the caption.
6. Once done, click Publish to save.