How to Export and Save CapCut captions/Subtitles to SRT/TXT?

CapCut doesn’t natively support exporting captions or subtitles directly to SRT or TXT file formats. However, you can still extract and save your captions manually or by using external tools. Here are detailed methods you can use to export your captions or subtitles from CapCut to an SRT or TXT file:

1. Manually Copy and Paste Captions

One straightforward method involves manually copying the captions or subtitles you’ve created in CapCut and saving them in a text editor. Here’s a step-by-step guide for this approach:

• Create or Review Captions: Open your project in CapCut, ensuring your captions are already added to the video. If you’ve used CapCut’s auto-captioning feature, these will be available in the timeline.
• Copy Each Caption: You’ll need to go through the timeline and copy each caption individually. Click on each text box (caption) and copy the text.
• Paste into a Text Editor: Open a text editor like Notepad (for TXT) or any SRT editor (such as Subtitle Edit) and paste the captions one by one. For TXT format, simply paste the text. For SRT, you will need to manually add timecodes and sequence numbers for each line. The typical SRT format looks like this.

1

00:00:01,000 –> 00:00:04,000

This is the first caption.

2

00:00:05,000 –> 00:00:09,000

This is the second caption.

• In the above example, the numbers represent the sequence of captions, followed by the timecodes (start and end), and then the actual text. You will need to time the captions manually as you paste them.
• Save the File: Once you’ve pasted all the captions and added timecodes (for SRT), save the file with a .txt or .srt extension, depending on your preference.

2. Use Subtitle Extraction Software or Tools

Another option is to use third-party tools that allow you to extract and save subtitles automatically. This is a more efficient method, especially if you have a large number of captions. Here’s how you can do this:

• Export the Video: First, export your video from CapCut with the captions embedded in it. You don’t need to burn the captions into the video; just ensure they are visible in the timeline.
• Upload the Video to a Subtitle Extraction Tool: Upload the exported video file to a subtitle extraction or transcription tool like Rev, Otter.ai, Sonix, or Happy Scribe. These platforms use AI to analyze the video and automatically generate subtitles or captions.
• Download the SRT/TXT File: Once the tool processes the video and generates subtitles, it will give you an option to download the captions in multiple formats, including SRT and TXT. The SRT file will contain the timecodes along with the captions, while the TXT file will only contain the text without timecodes.
• Edit and Proofread: While these tools are generally accurate, it’s always a good idea to proofread the generated captions for any mistakes or misinterpretations before finalizing them.

3. Using CapCut’s Desktop Version (if Available)

If you’re using CapCut on a desktop or laptop, there may be a feature in the newer versions of the software that allows exporting captions directly. As CapCut is constantly being updated, it’s worth checking the app’s export options to see if any direct export feature for captions is included.

• Check Export Settings: When you are ready to export your video, check the export settings to see if an option for subtitles or captions exists. If this feature is available, CapCut will allow you to export captions as an SRT file directly.
• Export the Captions: If the feature exists, follow the on-screen instructions to export the captions in your desired format (SRT or TXT).

4. Use Manual Timecode Input for SRT Files

If you prefer complete control over your subtitle timing, you can manually enter timecodes for your captions within CapCut, or by manually adding timestamps in a text editor after copying your captions. This method can be time-consuming but ensures the highest level of accuracy for syncing your subtitles.

Conclusion

Although CapCut doesn’t directly support exporting captions to SRT or TXT files, you can manually copy and paste captions or use third-party subtitle extraction tools for an efficient solution. These methods allow you to convert and save your captions in the desired format with a little extra effort.