Captions for Training Videos
Captions for training videos: upload your walkthrough and get timed, editable captions that stay out of the way of on‑screen instructions.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
Word‑level captions keep steps visible
A training clip often shows a software UI while a narrator explains each click. Viewers watch at their desk with the sound off, so captions must follow the voice exactly. Sycamore transcribes the audio, adds timing for every word, and lets you edit any mistake without losing sync.
The captions sit at the top, center or bottom. Choose the spot that stays clear of menus, dialog boxes or progress bars. That way the viewer reads the instruction while still seeing the screen you’re demonstrating.
Common caption errors in training videos
Placing captions at the bottom where a save dialog appears.
Move captions to the top or center so the dialog stays readable.
Showing whole sentences while the cursor moves fast.
Reduce words per line so each phrase appears for just the time you speak it.
Using a color that blends with the UI background.
Pick a highlight color that contrasts with the software’s palette.
Templates that fit step‑by‑step demos
Mozi
Highlight Words
Word Pop
Staircase
Add captions to a training clip in four steps
Upload your video
Drop an MP4, MOV or WebM of your walkthrough into Sycamore.
Choose a style and position
Select a caption template and set the position to top, center or bottom where the UI stays clear.
Edit technical terms
Click any word in the transcript to correct spelling or add missing jargon; timing stays intact.
Export the final video
Export an MP4 with captions burned in, ready for your LMS or internal portal.
What Sycamore does for training videos
Word‑level timing
Captions appear exactly when each word is spoken, no manual keyframes needed.
Editable transcript
Fix technical terms or acronyms with a click; the sync remains.
Three fixed positions
Top, center or bottom keep captions out of UI elements.
Multiple aspect ratios
Works with 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1 recordings.
Final ready‑to‑publish checklist
- Captions sit where no UI element appears
- Technical terms are spelled correctly
- Words per line match the speaking pace
- Highlight color contrasts with the screen background
- Exported MP4 plays correctly in your LMS
Add captions to your next training video
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add captions to an internal training video?
Upload the video to Sycamore, pick a caption template, edit any technical terms, choose top, center or bottom, and export the MP4 with captions burned in.
Can I keep the captions out of the software UI?
Yes. You select one of three fixed positions, so you can place captions where the UI stays clear.
What if a technical term is transcribed wrong?
Click the word in the transcript, type the correct term, and the timing stays the same.
Do the captions work on 16:9 recordings?
Sycamore supports 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1 videos, so any screen‑recording format works.
Is there a limit on how long a training video can be?
The free plan lets you caption up to 10 minutes of video. Paid plans start at $19 a month for longer videos.