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How to Easily Add Captions to GIFs

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Sign Up and Upload Your GIF
Sign up for Descript, then start a new project. Upload your GIF by dragging and dropping it into the project window. Descript will automatically begin transcribing, making it easy to add captions to your GIF.
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Open Captions Panel and Choose Effect
Once the upload is complete, open the "Captions" panel and select the desired effect. You can choose from various styles and animations to make your captions stand out. Customize the font, size, and color to match your GIF's theme, ensuring your message is clear and engaging.
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Publish and Export Your Captioned GIF
Click "Publish" and navigate to the "Export" tab. Here, you can select your preferred file type and adjust the export settings to your liking. Once everything is set, click "Export" to save your captioned GIF file.

Add Captions to GIFs Quickly and Easily

Customize the animation, font, color, and style of your text
Enhance your GIFs with Descript by customizing the animation, font, color, and style of your captions. Tailor your text to match your brand or message, making your GIFs more engaging and visually appealing. Achieve the perfect look effortlessly and ensure your content stands out.
Set up templates to brand your GIFs
Enhance your GIFs with branded captions effortlessly using Descript's customizable templates. Set up your unique style once, and apply it to all your GIFs, ensuring consistent branding across your content. This feature streamlines the process, saving you time while maintaining a professional look for every GIF you create.
Create GIFs with text from existing GIFs, images, or video clips
Enhance your visual content effortlessly with Descript. Transform existing GIFs, images, or video clips by adding text, creating engaging and informative GIFs. Perfect for adding captions to GIFs, this feature ensures your message is clear and captivating, making your content more accessible and impactful.

More than a GIF Captioning Tool

Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.

Captions & subtitles
Add captions to GIFs effortlessly with Descript's Captions & Subtitles feature, enhancing accessibility and engagement for your animated content.
Collaboration
Effortlessly collaborate with your team to add captions to GIFs, ensuring every project is polished and professional.
Stock media library
Access a vast stock media library to enhance your GIFs with high-quality visuals and captivating captions effortlessly.
Text-based editing
Effortlessly add captions to GIFs with Descript's text-based editing, making your animations more engaging and accessible.

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Questions? We have answers

What file formats does the Add Captions to GIF tool support?
The Add Captions to GIF tool supports a variety of file formats, including GIF, MP4, and MOV. This ensures flexibility and ease of use, allowing users to add captions to their favorite animated content seamlessly.
Can I customize the appearance of the captions added to my GIFs?
Yes, you can customize the appearance of the captions added to your GIFs. Descript allows you to adjust the font, size, color, and position of the captions, ensuring they match your desired style and enhance the visual appeal of your content.
What pricing plans does Descript offer for individual users and teams?
Descript offers flexible pricing plans for both individual users and teams. Individual plans include a free tier and a Pro plan, while team plans provide additional collaboration features and custom pricing options. For detailed information, visit the Descript Pricing page.
Does Descript provide any collaboration features for team projects?
Yes, Descript offers robust collaboration features for team projects. Team members can work together in real-time, leave comments, and make edits simultaneously, ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow. This makes it easy to manage and complete projects collaboratively.