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How to add captions to an iPhone screen recording

Make a spoken explanation easier to follow with timed, editable captions. Then give the words one careful review.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Open a recorded or imported video in FrameSaid and use Pro’s caption tools to generate timed captions. Review and edit the words, check them against the audio, and export the finished video.

Make the explanation visible

A screen recording often asks viewers to follow an action and listen to an explanation at the same time. Captions give the spoken words a visible counterpart, especially when a step includes an unfamiliar name or a precise instruction.

They are also useful when a viewer keeps the volume low. They work best as part of a clear video: keep the key controls visible and avoid adding more explanation than the moment needs.

From spoken words to a captioned clip

  1. Start with a clear source.

    Record or import your video. If you are adding a facecam explanation, capture the reaction before doing your final caption review.

  2. Generate timed captions.

    Use FrameSaid Pro’s caption tools. Automatic captions are a starting point that still needs your attention.

  3. Edit the transcripted words.

    Listen while reviewing the captions. Correct names, app labels, numbers, and technical terms. Check any passage with overlapping or quiet speech.

  4. Review the finished video.

    Watch from the beginning at the size a viewer will see. Confirm the captions make sense alongside the audio, then export or share.

Check the words that matter most

Automatic transcription can confuse a product name with an ordinary word or miss a short instruction. Numbers deserve particular care: “fifteen” and “fifty” can lead viewers to very different results.

For a tutorial, compare captions with the exact labels on screen. For a gameplay clip, check character names and game terminology. Do not assume a clean audio track makes every caption correct.

Let the screen and the captions work together

Your viewer should be able to understand the important action without choosing between competing pieces of information. Keep your facecam away from essential controls and check that the final composition is readable.

If the explanation feels crowded, shorten the spoken passage or trim unnecessary footage. Captions are most useful when the video already has a clear point.

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