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venntech
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October 16, 2024
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Can you edit AND add captions before exporting a video in Adobe Express?

  • October 16, 2024
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I'm new to using Adobe Express. I've been playing around with the video editor and like it so far.

 

One thing I'd like to do is add my captions to the video before I export it. I'm not seeing an option to do that from the editor. Does this mean I have to export my video and then plug it back into Caption video under Video Quick Actions? It's a bit more time-consuming to download the video first then caption it and have to export another file.

 

Am I missing an option to caption my video from the editor screen?

Correct answer chaimaa.7

Hi @venntech .

Currently, in Adobe Express, the built-in video editor does not offer an option to directly add captions or subtitles while editing the video. This feature is missing but you can add it as a feature request here: https://adobe.ly/3BPpr31.

However, there is a workaround: 

 

  • Edit your video in the Adobe Express video editor (add images, transitions, etc.).
  • Export your video after finishing your edits.
  • Use "Video Quick Actions": Once your video is exported, go to Adobe Express's "Video Quick Actions" tool and select the "Add Captions" feature. This allows you to upload your video again and add captions.

Let me know if you'd like help with any other aspect of Adobe Express! Thanks ^CA

 

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MargotilCarter
Participant
April 21, 2025

I came here because I was finding the same issue. I really want to delete CapCut but as far as I can see this is one thing that is less user friendly in Adobe. Has anyone noticed that the timing of the captions in Adobe isnt quite perfect either? And it is rather annoing that after you have captioned the video and imported it to be edited you can no longer edit the captions.

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    karis1
    Participant
    June 21, 2025

    Has anyone heard if this is going to be added as a feature any time soon? It is really the only thing missing vs edits and capcut

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      karis1
      Participant
      June 21, 2025

      Hi 

      @karis1

      ,

      Welcome to the community! Thanks for reaching out! I found out this feature request and it looks like it's planned- https://adobe.ly/45AwHwp, I'd suggest you upvote and add your feedback here, as our product team is actively reviewing this page.

       

      Regards,

      Tarun


      Has anyone heard if Adobe Express is planning to add the ability to edit and add captions before exporting a video?

        chaimaa.7
        Community Manager
        chaimaa.7Community ManagerCorrect answer
        Community Manager
        October 17, 2024

        Hi @venntech .

        Currently, in Adobe Express, the built-in video editor does not offer an option to directly add captions or subtitles while editing the video. This feature is missing but you can add it as a feature request here: https://adobe.ly/3BPpr31.

        However, there is a workaround: 

         

        • Edit your video in the Adobe Express video editor (add images, transitions, etc.).
        • Export your video after finishing your edits.
        • Use "Video Quick Actions": Once your video is exported, go to Adobe Express's "Video Quick Actions" tool and select the "Add Captions" feature. This allows you to upload your video again and add captions.

        Let me know if you'd like help with any other aspect of Adobe Express! Thanks ^CA

         

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          Kyle310867355r9o
          Participant
          November 12, 2024

          Just tried it and it worked beautifully! Thanks for sharing. 

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