TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media platforms right now, with 800+ million active users worldwide. The app currently lacks closed caption functionality but you can still swiftly add burned-in captions or subtitles to your videos with the help of AI technology. In this guide, we'll show you how to use Simon Says to accurately subtitle and caption TikTok videos in four easy steps.

1. Record video and upload for transcription

Record and save your video using your smartphone's camera app or directly in TikTok. Then upload it to the Simon Says website and into a new project.

2. Transcribe the video

Select the language of your video's dialogue and click Transcribe. It will take just a few minutes to process.

3. Preview in Visual Subtitle Editor

Next, go to Export > Visual Subtitle Editor where you can edit subtitle cards and line breaks. If you’d like to translate your captions, export to Translation and select from 100+ languages.

4. Add burn-in captions/subtitles to video and upload to TikTok

Return to the export options and, under ‘Burn-in,’ select ‘Subtitles.’ Simon Says will automatically add subtitles for you and send a download link to your email. Your video is now ready for TikTok so go ahead and upload it via smartphone or desktop. Screen reader support enabled. Return to the export options and, under ‘Burn-in,’ select ‘Subtitles.’ Simon Says will automatically add subtitles for you and send a download link to your email. Your video is now ready for TikTok so go ahead and upload it via smartphone or desktop.

That's it! Your TikTok creation is now accessible to those hard-of-hearing and ready to post for people around the world to enjoy.

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