How to Add Open Captions to a Video Easily on PC?

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Add Open Captions with HD Video Converter Factory Pro

1. Add Video File

2. Choose an Export Format

3. Embed Captions

4. Choose Open Captions

5. Start Conversion

🎬 Video Tutorial 🎬

Open Captions vs. Closed Captions

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🤔 What Are Open Captions?

Open captions, also known as "burned-in" or "hard-coded" subtitles, are a permanent fixture in the video stream that cannot be turned off, ensuring that all viewers have access to the text on screen regardless of their device or platform.

They’re widely used in:

Social media clips (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
Public broadcasts (TV shows, live events)
Educational videos and corporate training
Multilingual content for global audiences

🧐 Benefits of Adding Open Captions to Video

✨ Make your video accessible to everyone, including those with hearing challenges.
✨ Keep viewers engaged, as they can read along with the audio.
✨ Help understand heavy accents, fast speech, complex terminology...
✨ Give a great chance to rank better in searches.
✨ Avoid some devices can not recognize the individual subtitle file/track.

So, whether you’re a vlogger, a teacher, or just sharing a funny clip, adding open captions to your video can level up your work. Let’s move on to how you can add them!

🔥 Add Open Captions Using HD Video Converter Factory Pro

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro stands out as an all-encompassing solution for video downloading, recording, conversion, and editing. It not only helps you convert videos to various formats but also provides a seamless way to integrate open captions into your video content. Here's how:

Step 1. Add Your Video File

DownloadDownload and install WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro on your PC.
Launch it and open the "Converter" module within the application.
Click "Add Files" and import your source video file.
You can also drag and drop it directly into the window.

💡 You can import multiple video files and add open captions separately. The software allows for batch video conversion, saving you time and effort.
💡 Try "Downloader" and "Recorder" to save desired HD/FHD/UHD videos.

Step 2. Choose an Export Format

Next, you'll need to select your output format. The software offers a myriad of profiles to cater to different devices and quality preferences.

Click the Format image on the right side to expand the full output format list.
All the 600+ presets are grouped in different categories.
You're free to choose any format or device model based on your needs.

💡 All presets support open captions, but MP4 is highly recommended due to its best compatibility.

Step 3. Embed Captions

click on the "+" icon situated next to the "T None" section.
Upload your .srt or .ass subtitle file which should contain accurately timed text corresponding to the video's audio.

💡 You can only hardcode one subtitle file.
💡 If the video comes with some built-in subtitle tracks, choose one in the "T Disabled" section.

Step 4. Choose Open Captions

Click "CC" adjacent to the "+" icon to open a new window.
Select "Hard-Coded Subtitles" to ensure the captions will be open captions, permanently visible on your video.

💡 Choose "Closed Captioning" if you want to have multiple subtitle options.

Step 5. Start Video Processing

Choose your desired output folder at the bottom by clicking the inverted triangle icon.
Finally, hit the "Run" button.
The software will convert the video, burning the open captions permanently into the output file.

💡 Hardware acceleration (Intel QSV and Nvidia NVENC) is available for H264 and H265/HEVC encoding. The latest version of graphics card driver is required.

Video Tutorial 🎬

For a visual demonstration of adding open captions to your video, you may find the following video helpful:

🆚 Open Captions vs. Closed Captions

While both open captions and closed captions serve the purpose of providing textual transcription of audio content, there are some key differences between the two:

Open Captions:

Permanently visible and cannot be turned off.
Ideal for environments where closed captions are not supported.
Ensure accessibility in all viewing situations.
Do not allow for viewer customization.

Closed Captions:

Can be toggled on or off by the viewer.
Require support from the player or platform.
Offer more flexibility for the viewer.
Can be adjusted for font, size, and color.

🎉 Wrap-Up

Open captions are an essential feature for ensuring that video content is accessible to as wide an audience as possible. Whether for educational purposes, international reach, or accessibility, the ability to add open captions is a valuable skill for any content creator. I hope this article can be helpful to you. If you have any questions during the operation, please feel free to contact me.