Facebook video captions: How to turn them on
What's the story
Adding captions to your videos on Facebook not only ensures your content is accessible to everyone but also significantly boosts viewer engagement. Fortunately for Android users, Facebook provides an auto-generation feature for captions, making the process a breeze. This tutorial guides you through each step to effectively use this feature, so your videos can be inclusive and reach a wider audience.
Edit mode
Accessing video editing options
After launching the Facebook app on your Android device, go to the video you want to add captions to. If it's an already uploaded video, tap on the three dots on the right side of the post and click "Edit Post" or "Edit Video." For new uploads, start the upload process and select your video file.
Auto-captioning
Enabling auto-generated captions
First, locate the Captions tab within the editing interface. You might have to scroll or click through other options if you don't see it right away. Once you've located it, click on the tab and then select the Auto-generate option. This prompts Facebook to start creating captions automatically for your chosen video, saving you time and effort.
Caption editing
Reviewing and editing captions
Once generated, a window will appear with the captions displayed alongside your video. It's important to check them for any mistakes or timing issues with your video content. Tap on any caption line to edit the text or adjust the timing to match the video sequence. After making the necessary adjustments, click Save to finalize the changes.
Final touches
Additional tips
Before starting auto-captioning, make sure the language setting of your video is correct because it will help in generating more accurate captions. For multi-language content, it's best to upload .srt files individually for each language—though this might be trickier on mobile devices. Always check captions for proper spelling, punctuation, and timing with your video before publishing them.