Why Every Video Needs Captions—and How to Add Them
Captions aren’t only for people who can’t hear well. They’re useful for everyone. Many users watch videos with sound off, and English learners benefit too.
Why captions matter:
Provide equal access to information
Help with retention and comprehension
Make content usable in quiet or noisy settings
How to add them:
YouTube: Use auto-captions, then edit for accuracy.
Panopto: Upload your video and use their captioning tool.
Teams and Zoom recordings: Enable live transcription and download captions.
Always review captions for accuracy. Don’t rely on auto-captions alone—they often miss names, jargon, or key phrases.