Captions for Instagram Reels
Most people watch Reels with the sound off. Captions keep them watching. Captionwave writes the words, times each one, and styles them so your Reel looks like it came from a big channel.
Start freeHow to do it
- Open Captionwave and add your Reel (9:16 works best).
- Create captions, then pick a style. Bold Pop and Boxed Highlight are popular for Reels.
- Turn on the safe-zone guide, drag the captions above the bottom buttons, and download your MP4.
Tips that work
- Keep captions between roughly the top 12% and bottom 22% of the screen so Instagram buttons never cover them.
- Use one to three words at a time for fast-paced talking. Use longer lines for calm, educational Reels.
- Color the one or two keywords in each sentence. It guides the eye and holds attention.
Questions
What size should Reels captions be?
Large enough to read on a phone without zooming. In Captionwave the default styles are already sized for 9:16 video, and you can scale them with a slider.
Can I add captions in Urdu or Hindi to a Reel?
Yes. Choose the spoken language, or let Captionwave detect it, and the captions are written in that language.