Placement fix

Stop captions from covering the speaker's face.

Move each line to a clear part of the frame instead of forcing one position across every shot.

Last updated July 24, 2026

Quick answer

If captions cover a face, reposition them before export and check every framing change. Keep text away from the eyes and mouth, preserve important gestures, and remain inside the platform safe area. When jump cuts move the speaker, use per-line positioning so each caption occupies the clearest available space.

Protect the eyes and mouth first

Facial expression and speech movement carry meaning. Avoid placing text directly across the eyes or mouth even when the caption remains technically readable.

One fixed position does not fit every cut

Punch-ins, camera changes, side-by-side layouts, and B-roll move the available space. Treat position as a line-by-line decision when necessary.

Stay clear of hands, products, and demonstrations

The face is not the only focal point. Move captions when a gesture, product, screenshot, or graphic contains the information the viewer needs.

Check platform overlays after solving the face collision

Moving a caption away from a face can push it behind buttons or profile text. Keep both the subject and destination platform in mind.

Step by step

From source video to captioned MP4.

1
Upload your talking-head clip
Choose an MP4 or MOV file in the browser. The spoken audio is transcribed automatically with word-level timing.
2
Review and correct the words
Read the transcript against the preview and fix names, brands, numbers, or specialist terms before they reach your audience.
3
Choose and customize a caption style
Start from one of 32+ animated presets, then adjust the font, colors, outline, background, emphasis, and position for the video.
4
Export a burned-in MP4
Render the captions into the video and download a finished file whose text stays consistent across social platforms and devices.

Editor walkthrough

Edit and preview before you export.

Correct words, customize the style, reposition individual lines, and preview the burned-in result.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

Where should captions go if the face fills the frame?

Use the clearest remaining area, often above the head or below the shoulders, while staying away from platform UI. Shorter caption groups take up less room.

Can every caption line have its own position?

Yes. AnimateCaptions supports per-line positioning so lines can adapt to changing compositions.

Will caption positions move after export?

No. The positions are burned into the exported MP4. A social platform can still place its own interface over the video, so keep text within a safe area.

What video files can I upload?

AnimateCaptions accepts MP4 and MOV files up to 500 MB. It is designed for short-form clips up to two minutes long.

Can I correct the transcript before exporting?

Yes. You can click incorrect words in the browser editor, correct names or terminology, hide unwanted segments, and preview the result before export.

Are the captions permanently added to the video?

Yes. The export is an MP4 with open captions rendered into the video frames. They remain visible when the file is posted or shared.

Is AnimateCaptions free?

There is a free tier with no credit card required. Free exports include a small AnimateCaptions watermark; paid plans remove it.

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