Requesting free captions

VoiceThread currently offers machine-generated captions at no cost. To request free machine captions, use the steps above to add a caption, but choose “Order captions” next to the option labeled “Machine captions from VoiceThread” option instead of uploading a file.

VoiceTHread Closed caption menu with Order captions outlined in pink

There is a 4-day turnaround time, and you will receive an email notification as soon as the caption is ready to be viewed. This option will be guaranteed free through December 31, 2023, and we will evaluate whether we can continue to keep it free at that time.

Editing captions

Text Instructions

Once a caption has been added to a slide or comment in VoiceThread, you can always edit it to make changes or correct any mistakes.

Open the caption window for a slide or comment using the steps above.
Click on the “Captions” button beneath the media preview, and select “Edit captions.”
Make any changes using the text chunks on the right.
Save.

If you want to delete a caption file altogether, click on the menu icon in the top-right corner, and select “Delete caption file.”

Visual Instructions

edit_captions_button outlined with a pink border

caption edit page with a pink arrow pointing at a text box containing text
delete caption file menu with delete caption file option outlined with pink border