How to Add Subtitles in Descript
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Go to your Descript project or create a new one by clicking New Project and choose between Video or Audio project.
Import the audio or video file you want to add captions to.
Review and modify the captions to ensure accuracy and correct timing.
Select the Captions option on the right side of the screen.
Choose a style for your subtitles to customize their appearance.
If needed, adjust the font, size, effects, and animation by clicking on the caption text.
When you're finished, click Publish to save your changes.
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