Captions for Spotify Podcast Videos
Captions for Spotify podcast videos: upload your episode clip and get word‑by‑word animated captions that stay readable while scrolling muted.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
Word‑level captions keep the conversation clear
A short clip from a podcast still carries the full dialogue. The transcription gives each word a timestamp, so the captions appear as the speaker says them.
You can see the text while the audio is off, so listeners who scroll without sound still get the point.
Common caption mistakes that mute the message
Placing captions at the bottom where Spotify’s play bar sits.
Choose top or center so the bar stays visible.
Showing a full paragraph at once during a quick exchange.
Reduce words per line so each speaker’s line fits a glance.
Using a color that blends with the video background.
Pick a highlight color that contrasts with the scene.
Animated styles that fit podcast clips
Mozi
Highlight Words
Word Pop
Staircase
Add captions to a podcast clip in three steps
Upload the segment
Drop an MP4, MOV or WebM of your podcast excerpt. If you only have audio, add a static image first.
Pick a style and position
Select a caption template, then set the captions to top, center or bottom.
Edit and export
Click any mis‑heard word to correct it, then export the MP4 with captions burned in.
What Sycamore does for podcast clips
Automatic transcript
Creates a word‑by‑word transcript with timing.
Editable words
Click any word to fix it without losing timing.
Position control
Captions go at top, center or bottom only.
Export ready video
Download an MP4 with captions baked in.
Final clip checklist
- Captions are placed away from Spotify’s controls
- Colors stand out from the video background
- Words per line show one speaker at a time
- All names and terms are spelled correctly
- Exported file plays with captions on
Calculate speaking time
Enter your script length to see how long the clip will run. This helps you keep clips under Spotify’s preferred length.
Add captions to your next podcast clip
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add captions to a podcast clip for Spotify?
Upload the video segment to Sycamore, choose a caption template, fix any errors, and export the MP4. The captions follow the spoken words automatically.
Can I keep captions visible while the audio is muted?
Yes. Captions appear word by word, so the conversation stays clear even without sound.
What placement options do I have for the captions?
You can put captions at the top, center or bottom of the video. Choose the spot that does not cover Spotify’s player controls.
Do I need to export a separate subtitle file?
No. Sycamore burns the captions into the MP4, so the video plays with captions on any platform.
Is there a limit on how long a clip can be?
The free plan lets you caption up to 10 minutes total. Paid plans start at $19 a month for longer clips.