What vCaptions does

vCaptions – Video Caption List is a browser extension published by indiekky. Microsoft Edge Add-ons places it in the Productivity category and describes it as follows: “Add smart captions lists to any website video. Supports YouTube and Bilibili with translation, chapters and AI summaries.” This page combines the verified store entry, installation steps, first-use guidance, permissions and current product notes so readers can decide whether it fits their workflow.

vCaptions is most relevant to everyday productivity workflows where repeated browser steps can be shortened or organized. It is available through the official Edge store link recorded above. Store availability can change by region or browser version, so use the button for the browser currently installed rather than searching for a similarly named copy.

Add smart captions lists to any website video. Supports YouTube and Bilibili with translation, chapters and AI summaries.
vCaptions is the ultimate AI video assistant and subtitle translator.
It transforms how you watch online videos by generating interactive transcripts, providing AI-powered summaries, and enabling dual-language subtitles for effective learn…
Interactive Video Transcript: View the full subtitle list alongside playback.

How to install vCaptions in Edge

Open the official store icon for the browser you currently use: in Microsoft Edge choose Get. Confirm that the title is vCaptions – Video Caption List and the developer is indiekky, then read the permission dialog before accepting the installation.

After installation, keep the extension enabled and open the type of page for which it was designed. Some extensions open a welcome tab, while others wait for a toolbar click or add controls directly to supported pages. Follow the first screen shown by vCaptions; do not grant optional site access until a feature actually needs it.

Use the official Edge store entry rather than a third-party download file.
Match the developer name: indiekky.
Review permissions before confirming the installation.

Getting started with vCaptions

Pin the extension, open its popup or supported page, and look for the primary action described in the official listing. Start with a non-sensitive page so you can learn what changes the extension makes. If the extension offers account sync, cloud processing or paid services, read the sign-in screen and current plan terms before uploading private material.

vCaptions is the ultimate AI video assistant and subtitle translator. It transforms how you watch online videos by generating interactive transcripts, providing AI-powered summaries, and enabling dual-language subtitles for effective learning.

Add smart captions lists to any website video. Supports YouTube and Bilibili with translation, chapters and AI summaries.
vCaptions is the ultimate AI video assistant and subtitle translator.
It transforms how you watch online videos by generating interactive transcripts, providing AI-powered summaries, and enabling dual-language subtitles for effective learn…

Features documented by the official listing

Whether you are a researcher, a student learning a new language, or just want to save time, vCaptions helps you digest video content 10x faster on YouTube, Bilibili, and any website with HTML5 video.

⭐ Key Features - Interactive Video Transcript: View the full subtitle list alongside playback. Click any caption line to instantly jump to that specific timestamp. - AI Summary & Chat (ChatGPT powered): Don't have time to watch the whole video? Get instant video summaries, key takeaways, and ask the AI questions about the content directly. - Dual Subtitles & Translation: Break language barriers with real-time subtitle translation. Enable dual captions (native + translated) for seamless language learning and comparison. - Smart Chapter Extraction: Automatically detect topics and generate video chapters for easy navigation, even if the creator didn't add them. - Subtitle Downloader: Easily copy captions to your clipboard or export subtitles as .SRT, .VTT, or .TXT files for offline use. - Flexible Layouts: Choose your preferred viewing mode — Sidebar, Floating Window (Picture-in-Picture st…

Add smart captions lists to any website video. Supports YouTube and Bilibili with translation, chapters and AI summaries.
vCaptions is the ultimate AI video assistant and subtitle translator.
It transforms how you watch online videos by generating interactive transcripts, providing AI-powered summaries, and enabling dual-language subtitles for effective learn…
Interactive Video Transcript: View the full subtitle list alongside playback.

Practical ways to use vCaptions

A useful first workflow is to choose one repeatable task that matches the official description, complete it once with vCaptions, and compare the result with the same task without the extension. This makes it easier to judge whether the saved steps, added information or page changes are valuable enough to keep the extension enabled.

For work or study, test the extension on a copy or non-critical item before relying on it for an important deadline. For shopping, security, translation, AI or content-processing tools, independently verify prices, warnings, translations and generated output. Browser extensions can assist a decision, but they do not replace the original website, professional advice or a backup of important data.

Begin with one representative page or task.
Compare the result before and after enabling the extension.
Keep a backup when the workflow changes or exports important information.

Free features, paid plans and account requirements

The captured store description does not provide a complete current price table. The extension may be free to install while an account, connected service or advanced feature has separate terms. Check the official website and the screen shown before checkout for current limits, regional prices, renewals and cancellation rules.

Confirm whether an account is required for the feature you need.
Check whether a free tier limits usage, devices, storage or advanced controls.
Verify renewal and cancellation terms on the developer website.

Permissions, privacy and version information

The captured version 2.4.6 manifest declares or requests items including: storage, scripting, sidePanel, tabs, activeTab, *. This list describes technical access requested by the extension; it does not by itself prove how the developer uses data. Read the browser prompt and disable site access that is optional for your workflow. The developer also links to a privacy policy at https://www.termsfeed.com/live/9b758f3b-aabd-41c4-ac27-f9d037270b1f.

The Edge listing reports an update date of 1780382167.6970637. The Edge listing recorded 40,220 active installs and a 4.4/5 average from 111 ratings at the research date. These figures are time-sensitive store counters, not daily active users, paying customers or proof that the extension is safe for every use case.

Manifest version: 3
Recorded extension version: 2.4.6
Privacy policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/9b758f3b-aabd-41c4-ac27-f9d037270b1f

Common questions about vCaptions

People searching for “vcaptions – video caption list” or related terms such as “caption_infos and videos and pictures caption” usually need the official download, a setup guide or confirmation that the extension still supports their browser. Use the store icons at the top of this page, then follow the installation and first-use steps above. The recorded links point to the product entries; this site does not repackage or host the extension file.

If vCaptions does not appear after installation, check the Extensions menu, confirm that it is enabled, pin its icon and reload the target page. If a feature still fails, review site-access settings, account status and the current official help material. Disable the extension temporarily when diagnosing page conflicts, and uninstall it if the requested permissions or behavior no longer match your needs.

Reload the target tab after changing extension settings.
Check site access and account status before reinstalling.
Use the developer support channel for product-specific errors.

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