DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption
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The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free: a recording up to 20 minutes transcribes in full, a longer one is previewed, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export, and credits never expire.
Resolve Studio's built-in speech-to-text caption track.
Best for colorists and editors already in Resolve who want captions without round-tripping. Pricing: freemium.
What it is
DaVinci Resolve includes auto-caption generation in Studio, with support for SRT export, on-screen burn-in styling, and translation pairs in recent releases.
Watch out for: Studio (paid) version required for some AI features.
Install / use
Go to DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption blackmagicdesign.comWhat people actually do with DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 15 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption vs Whipscribe
| Feature | DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | freemium | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | — | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | 15 | 99 |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption
Is DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption free?
Partly. DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption has a free tier with paid plans above it — published pricing: freemium. Free-tier limits change more often than this page does; verify on the vendor's pricing page.
Does DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption runs on macOS, Windows and Linux.
How do I get started with DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption?
There is nothing to install — DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption support?
DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption lists 15 languages.
Does DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption identify different speakers?
No. DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption give word-level timestamps?
No — DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption transcribe live audio?
No — DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption HIPAA compliant?
DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption?
Studio (paid) version required for some AI features.
Who is DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption best for?
Colorists and editors already in Resolve who want captions without round-tripping.
Does DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption run offline?
DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption runs on your own machine as a desktop app. Check whether the model runs locally or calls a cloud service — some desktop tools do both.
Can I use DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption in the browser?
No — DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption is a macOS, Windows and Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption?
DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption is made by Blackmagic Design.
What kind of tool is DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption?
In this directory DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption is filed under video editor, captions as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/davinci-resolve-alternatives comparing DaVinci Resolve Auto-Caption with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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