--- title: Closed Captions description: "Upload a Video: Use Quick Start to upload your video file. Select Closed Captions: Under the Smart Formatting section, navigate to Closed Captions. Choose Caption File Types: Select one or both of the" --- [Skip to content](https://support.loomanalytics.com/closed-captions#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Loom\_Analytics\_Logo\_Transparent.png\]](https://support.loomanalytics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Loom_Analytics_Logo_Transparent.png?height=40&name=Loom_Analytics_Logo_Transparent.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Loom Analytics Loom Analytics Let's Get Started. What Can I Help You With? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Loom Analytics Knowledge Base](https://support.loomanalytics.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Loom Analytics Web: Profiles & Workflows](https://support.loomanalytics.com/loom-analytics-web-profiles-workflows?hsLang=en) 3. [Smart Formatting](https://support.loomanalytics.com/loom-analytics-web-profiles-workflows?hsLang=en#smart-formatting) # Closed Captions Closed caption files (e.g., .srt files) provide real-time subtitles for videos. For instance, if you have a video recording of a hearing without subtitles, Loom Analytics can generate a closed caption file for you. ### **Upload a Video and Obtain Closed Captions:** #### **Activating Closed Captions** To enable Closed Captions in Loom Analytics, follow these steps: **Via the Smart Format Form:** Enable the feature before submitting audio for transcription. **Through Profile Settings (Team Administrators):** 1. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the dashboard. 2. Select Profile from the dropdown menu. 3. Choose the desired profile from your enterprise’s list. 4. Scroll down to the Smart Format section. 5. Under Closed Captioning, select .srt or .vtt. 6. 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