how do you create closed captions on iMovie?

I am using iMovie on my iMac, latest model, OS Sonoma 14.0.

I want my movie to have closed captions for all the dialogue just as you would on a purchased DVD.

How do I accomplish that?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 21, 2023 5:10 PM

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1 reply

Rich839

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48,156 points

Oct 22, 2023 8:21 AM in response to GuruMacpro

Hi,

Unfortunately, iMovie does not have the capability of creating closed captions. You would need to export the project as a movie and then use another app to add the captions.

-- Rich

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