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Adjust the timing of captions

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Written by Levente
Updated over 3 months ago

You can adjust the timing of each caption in our mobile app so that they appear at different times. Here is a short tutorial to show you how.

This article is for the mobile iOS Captions app. If you require help with the web app feature, please follow this article.


Step-by-Step: Adjust timing

  1. Open the App

    Go into the VEED Captions app.

  2. Find the project

    Head into the project and tap Edit.

  3. Edit the captions

    Tap on the Timing at the bottom of the screen to start editing.

  4. Navigate the timeline

    The timeline will open where you can swipe left and right.

  5. Zoom in and out of the timeline(optional)

    You can zoom in and out of the timeline to view more of the subtitles. Hold two fingers on the timeline and drag them towards each other to zoom out, and drag them away from each other to zoom in.

  6. Modify the timing

    Tap on the caption you want to modify:

    1. Hold down the left or right handles of the caption to adjust the start and end time.

    2. Drag the whole caption to a new time by holding your finger on the caption and dragging it on the timeline.

  7. Save your edits

    Once you are done, tap on Done at the top right of the screen.


FAQ

  • Q: Can I move multiple subtitles at the same time?

    • No, only one subtitle can be moved at a time.

  • Q: Can I undo the changes I made?

    • You can undo the previous changes by clicking on the back arrow at the top left side of the screen that will appear after you make a change.

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