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How to Add Captions in Canva

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to generate automatic captions on your Canva videos.

Quick summary

Adding captions in Canva requires uploading a video with audio, then enabling the Show captions on media option via the File > Settings menu. Once enabled, captions appear directly on your video and can be reviewed before sharing your design.


Steps

  1. Open your Canva design and navigate to Uploads in the edit toolbar.
  2. Upload your video with audio to Canva.
  3. Add the video to your design by clicking on it.
  4. Click the File menu in the editor toolbar.
  5. Select Settings to open the file settings panel.
  6. Click Show captions on media to enable automatic captions.
  7. Click the video to view and edit the captions added to your video.
  8. Once satisfied with your captions, click Share to save and publish your design.

📌 Why this matters

Canva's built-in caption feature lets creators automatically generate and display text captions directly on video content without needing third-party tools. Enabling captions improves video accessibility, boosts viewer engagement, and helps content perform better on social platforms where videos autoplay on mute. This feature is especially valuable for marketers, educators, and social media creators who need fast, professional-looking captioned video. Knowing how to add captions in Canva saves time and ensures your video content reaches a wider audience.
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