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How to Increase Caption Display Time and Space in Clipchamp
Question details
The user needs to know how to extend the duration of captions and improve on-screen text readability in Microsoft Clipchamp.
- Product
- Microsoft Clipchamp
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Editing video subtitles that appear too briefly or lack proper spacing.
- Observed behavior
- Captions are split across multiple lines, disappearing too quickly for viewers to read, or they lack sufficient on-screen space to display comfortably.
Make sure your video project is open in Clipchamp and that you have already generated or manually added text elements to your timeline.
Adjust Caption Duration and Text Properties
Manually extend the time a caption stays on screen and adjust its layout settings.
Click on the specific caption text element located on your video editing timeline.
Click and drag the left or right edges of the text clip outward to increase how long it appears on the screen.
Use the properties panel on the right side of the screen to change the text size, font, and on-screen position for better readability.
Split Long Captions into Shorter Segments
Break down overly long sentences into multiple shorter captions to prevent text crowding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my captions in Clipchamp out of sync with the audio?
Captions can fall out of sync if the text element duration doesn't match the audio pacing. You can fix this by dragging the edges of the text clip on the timeline to perfectly align with the visual audio waveform.
Can I change the font style of my auto-captions in Clipchamp?
Yes. After selecting the caption track on your timeline, open the Text tab in the property panel on the right to modify the font, color, size, and background style of your auto-captions.
How do I move captions to a different part of the screen?
Click on the caption text directly in the video preview window and drag it to your preferred location, or use the precise layout alignment options found in the properties panel.
