Overview
Captions (from the company Mirage) is an AI video creation app built specifically for creators who record direct-to-camera content. Rather than being a general-purpose editor, it optimizes the entire talking-head workflow: record with a built-in teleprompter, auto-generate trending animated captions, correct eye contact so you appear to look at the lens while reading, and remove filler words automatically.
On top of editing, it adds generative features: AI dubbing that translates videos while preserving your voice, AI Twins that create a digital spokesperson from a selfie, and AI Creator/Ads for one-tap short-form video. It is most popular with TikTok, Reels, and Shorts creators and small marketing teams who need volume and speed.
Key Features
- AI-generated animated captions in 100+ languages — generates video content from text or images.
- Eye contact correction for off-camera script reading — supports common export formats and resolutions.
- Built-in teleprompter with AI script generation — useful for social media and marketing clips.
- AI dubbing into 30+ languages with voice preservation — generates video content from text or images.
- AI Twins (digital avatars) and one-tap AI Creator videos — supports common export formats and resolutions.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | For |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Basic editing, 200 lifetime credits |
| Pro | $9.99/mo | Captions, dubbing, no watermark |
| Max | $24.99/mo | Generative AI, AI Twins, 500 credits/mo |
| Scale | $69.99/mo | High-volume creators, 1,400 credits/mo |
Pricing is subject to change. Check the official website for current plans and regional discounts. Free tiers often have usage limits — evaluate whether those limits match your expected volume before committing.
Comparison
Compared to Opus Clip, which repurposes long videos into clips, Captions is built for filming and editing original talking-head content from scratch. Compared to Descript, a document-style editor for longer podcasts and videos, Captions is mobile-first and short-form focused. And versus avatar-led HeyGen, Captions blends real footage with AI enhancement rather than generating fully synthetic presenters.
Getting Started
- Start with a short clip (5–10 seconds) to test rendering quality and style before investing time in longer projects.
- Write detailed prompts describing scene, camera movement, and mood — video tools reward specificity.
- Plan your audio separately; most AI video tools handle visuals well but audio may need post-processing.
Hands-on Verdict
Captions is the app I use to add accurate, styled subtitles and shoot talking-head video on mobile — it transcribes, corrects, and even generates eye-contact and lip-synced looks. It’s more caption-native than CapCut and a lighter lift than Runway. For desktop edits I use CapCut.
Who it’s for: creators, coaches, solo founders. Tip: record audio clean and let Captions auto-transcribe — its subtitle timing is only as good as the source audio, so a quiet room saves editing later.