Captions is an AI video editing app built mainly for short social media content. The name comes from its core feature: it recognizes speech and places eye-catching subtitles on the video. The company behind it later adopted the name Mirage, but the app itself is still known as Captions.
What is Captions good for?#
- Automatic subtitles: a creator turns speech into lively, styled captions.
- Quick editing on mobile: trim and clean up video without a computer.
- Removing pauses and fixing eye contact: silences are cut and your gaze is corrected to look more polished.
- AI avatars: for intro or ad videos without real filming.
- Dubbing and translation: get a video ready for an audience in another language.
Strengths and weaknesses#
Strengths:
- Strong focus on vertical social media video.
- A fast, mobile-friendly flow.
- Several smart features in one app, from captions to avatars.
- Attractive captions and ready-made templates.
Weaknesses:
- It doesn't replace a full editor for long projects.
- Persian recognition and right-to-left display aren't reliable.
- The headline features are paid.
- Avatars sometimes look artificial.
Free version and pricing#
A free version with limited features exists, and more advanced AI tools unlock with a paid subscription. Prices change quickly; check the app or official site.
Language support and use from Iran#
Persian subtitles are possible at a basic level, but spelling and right-to-left layout need your review. From Iran, a VPN and international payment are needed for a subscription.
