Facebook has become a popular platform for sharing videos, whether it’s a funny clip from a friend or a promotional video from a business. However, sometimes the captions on these videos can be distracting or even out of sync with the audio. If you’re tired of seeing captions on every video you watch on Facebook, here’s how you can turn them off.
Why Are There Captions on Facebook Videos?
Facebook automatically generates captions for videos using speech recognition technology. This feature is meant to make videos more accessible for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. However, it can also be helpful for those who are watching videos in a noisy environment or in a language they are not fluent in.
How to Turn Off Captions on Facebook Videos
If you prefer to watch videos without captions, you can easily turn them off. Here’s how:
- Start by playing the video on Facebook.
- Click on the three dots in the bottom right corner of the video.
- In the menu that appears, click on “Turn off captions.”
- The captions should now be turned off and you can enjoy the video without any distractions.
How to Turn Off Captions on Prime Video
If you’re watching a video on Prime Video and the captions are out of sync, you can also turn them off. Here’s how:
- Start by playing the video on Prime Video.
- Click on the “CC” button in the bottom right corner of the video.
- In the menu that appears, click on “Off.”
- The captions should now be turned off and you can continue watching the video without any issues.
How to Add Captions to Your Own Video Clips
If you’re a content creator and want to add captions to your own video clips, you can do so easily using Facebook’s built-in captioning tool. Here’s how:
- Start by uploading your video to Facebook.
- Once the video is uploaded, click on the three dots in the bottom right corner of the video.
- In the menu that appears, click on “Edit Video.”
- In the video editor, click on the “Captions” tab.
- Click on “Generate” to automatically generate captions for your video.
- You can also manually edit the captions by clicking on “Edit” next to each caption.
- Once you’re satisfied with the captions, click on “Save.”
- Your video will now have captions for viewers to read.
By following these simple steps, you can easily turn off captions on Facebook videos or add captions to your own video clips. Whether you prefer to watch videos without captions or need to add them for accessibility reasons, Facebook has made it easy to customize your viewing experience. Have you ever had trouble with captions on Facebook videos? Let us know in the comments.
