CaptionMaker
by CaptionMaker
What CaptionMaker is
CaptionMaker is Windows software for creating and editing captions and subtitles, from meeting recordings to broadcast projects. It automatically transcribes speech, while AI is used to improve captioning speed, accuracy, and workflow efficiency. The application supports subtitle translation, SRT and VTT export, customizable caption formatting, and popular video and audio formats. Supported media can be handled without proxy transcoding. Custom keyboard shortcuts are available for captioning workflows, and the product is positioned around accessibility and regulatory requirements for global media programming. CaptionMaker works with Telestream Vantage for media processing workflows and complements DIVA asset management. Its plan structure covers different needs: Desktop provides caption and subtitling authoring and editing; Pro adds quality control, asset management, and TV broadcast exports; Enterprise is intended for automation and high-volume caption and subtitle asset delivery. The maker, CaptionMaker, is headquartered in Nevada City, California, United States. Telestream provides support through download and contact options.
Who it suits
CaptionMaker suits Windows users producing captions or subtitles for meetings, broadcasts, and other media workflows. It is also aimed at teams needing translation, accessibility, compliance, or high-volume delivery.
What it does well
- Automatic speech-to-text captioning
- SRT and VTT export
- Subtitle translation support
- No proxy transcoding for supported media
- Vantage and DIVA workflow connections
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Enterprise automation requires the Enterprise plan
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop | Caption and subtitling authoring and editing | On request |
| Pro | Authoring and editing · Quality control · Asset management · TV broadcast exports | On request |
| Enterprise | Automation and high-volume caption and subtitle asset delivery | On request |
As telestream.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
CaptionMaker covers caption authoring, transcription, translation, formatting, and delivery across several project scales. Its Windows-only availability and paid, request-based plan structure are important considerations.
Facts from CaptionMaker's own pages
- Accessibility Focus
- The product is positioned to improve content accessibility and compliance. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- AI Captioning
- Uses AI to improve captioning speed, accuracy, and workflow efficiency. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Auto-captioning
- Yes · telestream.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Industry Recognition
- The page identifies it as a Best of Show TV Tech Winner. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- CaptionMaker Support
- Telestream lists CaptionMaker support with download and contact options. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Custom Formatting
- Offers customizable caption formatting. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- DIVA Integration
- Complements DIVA asset management with media processing workflows. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Format Support
- Supports popular video and audio formats. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · telestream.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Nevada City, California, United States · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Provides customizable shortcuts for faster captioning workflows. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Media Interoperability
- Includes interoperability as a captioning workflow benefit. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Language Translation
- Supports translation for connecting with worldwide audiences. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- No Proxy Transcoding
- Does not require transcoding proxies for supported media formats. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Project Scaling
- Handles projects ranging from meetings to broadcasts. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Regulatory Compliance
- Meets caption regulatory requirements for global media programming. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Speech To Text
- Automatically transcribes speech to text for captioning. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- SRT export
- Yes · telestream.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Subtitle translation
- Yes · telestream.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Vantage Workflows
- Works with Vantage for media processing workflows. · telestream.com, 28 Sept 2026
- VTT export
- Yes · telestream.com, 20 Sept 2026
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