CaptionWise · Floating captions
Floating Bilingual Captions Across Your Apps
Keep the original and translation beside what you are watching. Follow your slides, videos, and meetings with captions arranged for the way you read.
- A separate caption window
- Three display modes
- Adjustable text and background
How to get started
Put the words where you need them.
- 01
Open floating captions
Enable floating captions from preparation or the translation toolbar. Grant overlay permission when prompted on Android.
- 02
Make them easy to read
Choose display mode, text size, and background opacity in caption settings. Position the desktop window where you want to read.
- 03
Start translating and listening
Choose your audio and languages, then start. Follow the content with captions in view. Audio capture needs separate permission.
Feature overview
Floating captions
CaptionWise floating captions put original speech and translations in a separate window alongside slides, videos, or meetings. Windows and macOS use a desktop overlay, Android requires overlay permission, and the web version requires Document Picture-in-Picture support in your browser.
Place captions where they are easy to follow
Enable floating captions from preparation or the translation toolbar. Move and resize the desktop window to keep bilingual text beside slides, videos, or a meeting.
Set up a comfortable reading view
Choose bilingual, original-only, or translation-only captions in settings, then adjust text size and background opacity. Use original wording to check terms and translations to follow the explanation.
Control desktop recording from the overlay
Pause, resume, or end recording from the desktop caption window. Lock it to pass clicks through to the app underneath, and return to the main window to unlock it.
Platform support and requirements
Windows / macOS
Independent floating caption window
Install the desktop app and start live translation. Your audio source needs the relevant system permissions.
Android
Captions over other apps
Allow CaptionWise to display over other apps. System audio needs separate screen-capture authorization.
Supported browsers
Document Picture-in-Picture caption window
Requires that browser capability. The entry is hidden when unsupported; mobile recording still requires the foreground.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the web app offer floating captions?
Yes, when your browser provides Document Picture-in-Picture. Availability depends on the browser you are using.
Can floating captions translate every app?
Audio capture needs separate setup and permission. Android apps may prevent playback capture, and web sharing may include only the audio of a particular tab.
Can I lock my phone while recording in the browser?
Keep the mobile browser page in the foreground during live recording. Locking the screen may pause it. The Android app requires permission to display captions over other apps.