LinkedIn Video Captions for Interviews
LinkedIn video captions for interviews: upload your interview and get word‑by‑word animated captions that stay clear of the speaker’s name and title.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
Professional interviews need clear captions
A LinkedIn interview is often watched with sound off in a busy office. The viewer still needs to catch the speaker’s name, title and key points. Captions give that information without forcing audio.
Sycamore transcribes the spoken words with timing, so each word appears as it’s said. You can move the captions to the top, center or bottom, keeping the speaker’s face and any on‑screen graphics visible.
Common caption errors in interview posts
Placing captions at the bottom where LinkedIn’s reaction bar sits.
Put captions at the top or center so the like, comment and share buttons stay visible.
Using a font color that blends with the interview background.
Choose a text color that contrasts with the backdrop and a highlight color that stands out from any branding graphics.
Leaving a full paragraph on screen during a short answer.
Reduce words per line so each answer reads in a quick glance.
Styles that suit professional interviews
Mozi
Highlight Words
Word Pop
Staircase
Add captions in four steps
Upload the interview
Drop an MP4, MOV or WebM file. If you have an audio‑only interview, upload the MP3 as well.
Pick a style and position
Select a caption template, then choose top, center or bottom so the speaker’s face and any lower third graphics stay clear.
Correct names and titles
Click any mis‑heard word in the transcript, especially names, titles or company names, and type the correct version. Timing stays intact.
Export and post
Export the video with captions burned in and upload it to LinkedIn as you would any other clip.
Calculate interview length quickly
The Speaking Time Calculator tells you how long the spoken portion runs, helping you plan cuts before captioning.
Pre‑post interview checklist
- Captions sit away from LinkedIn's reaction bar
- Speaker names and titles are spelled exactly
- Highlight color contrasts with background graphics
- Words per line are short enough for quick reading
- Video is in a LinkedIn‑supported aspect ratio (9:16, 16:9, 1:1)
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add captions to an interview video for LinkedIn?
Upload the interview file to Sycamore, choose a caption template, adjust the position, fix any mis‑heard words, then export the video with captions burned in.
Can I keep the speaker’s name and title exact?
Yes. Click any word in the transcript, names, titles or company names, and edit it. The timing remains unchanged.
What placement works best with LinkedIn’s UI?
Put captions at the top or center. That keeps them out of the way of the reaction bar and share buttons at the bottom.
Does Sycamore support LinkedIn’s video sizes?
It supports 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1 videos, which all play fine on LinkedIn.
Is there a free way to try this?
The Free plan gives you 10 minutes of video on sign‑up, no credit card required. Paid plans start at $19 a month.