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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 01/01/2026

One of our users shared how they are using Zip Captions in a church setting. They are running Zip Captions into OBS and using our Companion plug in for the Streamdeck. The end result is seriously professional! #worship #church #livevideo #videoengineering #videoproduction #captions #captioning

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 20/12/2025

We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday season. We're forever indebted to our users, who are why we make Zip Captions! We'll be celebrating with friends, food & family. How will you be celebrating? #ZipCaptions #LiveCaptions #Accessibility #A11y

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 06/10/2025

To all the teachers lighting up minds and making learning accessible for every student: We see you, and we appreciate you. Happy #WorldTeachersDay! ❤️

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 14/09/2025

One of our users shared a video to show how they are using Zip Captions to #caption content from their computer using a secondary screen. Are you using Zip Captions in an unusual or innovative way? We'd love to hear from you! [This video has no audio] #accessibility #closedcaptions #livecaption

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 01/09/2025

Fed up of filtering the important information from all of the noise? Zip Captions turns speech into text so that you can follow along clearly, go back and recap what was said and ensure that you understand! Perfect for the #classroom the #office, #presentations, #university, #college & #keynote.

Turn noise into captions with Zip captions. a white head being bombarded with sound from many speakers.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 04/07/2025

Zip Captions now supports Bitfocus Companion. That means that you can control your captions right from your companion enabled device! Learn more: help.zipcaptions.app/companion-ad... #a11y #transcribe #captions #speechtotext #livestream #streaming

A photo of a Mirabox device running Companion with buttons for zip captions

A photo of a Streamdeck device running Companion with buttons for zip captions

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 29/06/2025

We've built a Chrome extension which allows you to use zipcaptions with @vmix.com sending your captions into a title component in vMix. Try it out by visiting zipsolutions.org/zipvmix.html #Accessibility #Captioning #opensource #productivity #a11y #broadcast #LiveCaptions #LiveStreaming

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 14/06/2025

It's awards season in schools, and we've been busy making some events more accessible. This is the reason that we made Zip Captions, but now people are using it for so much more! How are you using captioning? #a11y

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 30/05/2025

Make sure that you have a look at our new Google Chrome Extension, which allows you to keep your captions active at the bottom of every tab that you are using. You can also pop out your captions! Add it to Chrome today: chromewebstore.google.com/detail/zipca... #A11y #Accessibility #LiveCaptions

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 17/05/2025

Just because #GAAD is over, doesn't mean that the world needs to stop being an accessible place. Accessibility matters every single day, and that's why Zip Captions is here to help you to make every single moment more accessible. Join us on our journey to make the world a more accessible place!

Everyday should be Accessibility Day. Join us and champion accessibility at all your events today!

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 12/05/2025

In the last 12 months, over 1000 people have installed Zip Captions from the Microsoft Store, and of the nearly 8000 who have visited the page, almost 15% installed Zip Captions! These are some seriously impressive numbers!

A screenshot showing graphs and numbers from the Microsoft Store.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 12/05/2025

It's Speech and Hearing Month and Zip Captions is an ideal member of your speech and hearing toolkit, allowing users to better understand speech and to assist hearing. How are you using Zip Captions? #SpeechHearingMonth #Hearing #Accessibility #Captioning

A photo of a person looking at a phone reading captions in a crowded presentation

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 22/04/2025

Have you tried the transcription feature in Zip Captions? With it you can take a transcript of a lesson, a lecture or presentation and produce a plethora of resources for free using Notebook LM from Google. #accessibility #a11y #edusky

Generate lesson resources from your captions for free

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 18/04/2025

Make sure that you have set your dialect to ensure that you are getting the most accurate results for your voice. If you have moved between counties, or you have an accent which is a mix of cultures, you might need to try a few different ones to get the most accurate results that you can!

A set of screenshots of the dialect pages. The text reads "Get more accurate results by choosing your dialect"

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 17/03/2025

Are you sure that your audience can understand what you're saying? Adding captioning gives instant clarity for everyone, and allows you to connect with your audience. That's what Zip Captions does! How do you ensure that everyone gets your message? #accessibility #a11y #edusky #events

Stop guessing. Zip captions: Instant clarity, instant connection

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 04/03/2025

Each year on March 3rd, the World Health Organization celebrates #WorldHearingDay. This year's theme is Changing Mindsets to Empower Yourself. Zip Captions allows people to do exactly this, to empower themselves! As a friend recently said, "it's bring your own accessibility".

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 26/02/2025

We've just launched a ton of features, some of them huge improvements to our captioning flow. You can read our latest press release here: www.zipsolutions.org/pressrelease...

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 26/02/2025

Let's revolutionize accessibility and let people know that captions are for everyone. That's because what's essential for some is beneficial for all! #a11y #accessibility #essentialforsomebeneficialforall

Revolutionize your accessibility with Zip Captions.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 24/02/2025

Along with today's huge update adding AI based captions, we also added dialect support for everyone! This doesn't matter if you're a Patron, or just a regular user, you can now choose a dialect to help make captioning more accurate. You can find dialects in the settings. #a11y #accessibility

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 23/02/2025

We're thrilled to announce that our Patrons are the first to have access to an additional recognition provider. A paid service, that uses the latest speech recognition technology to provide high quality, reliable captions to people who want them. Read more here: www.patreon.com/posts/122933...

Say hello to a new generation of captioning!

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 20/02/2025

That Feeling You Get When a New Feature Drops Coming early next week we have some HUGE news! This update will pave the way for some even bigger features in the near future as well. ⚠️ If you're not already following us on Patreon - patreon.com/zipcaptions, you might want to be (hint, hint)!

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 15/02/2025

Hi! It's been a while since we introduced ourselves and we thought that you'd like to know a little more about the people behind our team! If you like what we're doing, why don't you say hi below and let us know about how you're using Zip Captions. #A11y #Accessibility #UDL #Captions #Education

a UK-born high school teacher with experience teaching from kindergarten to grade 13 in both the UK and Canada. My computer science background fuels my passion for integrating technology into the classroom and finding creative solutions to problems. As a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, I'm a regular at EdTech conferences. I've even presented to the Ministry of Education on creating more inclusive schools for students with hearing loss, and my work has been featured in blogs, magazines, websites, and even a Google for Education blog post about Global Accessibility Day.

a full-stack software developer with ten years of cloud development experience. My background as a teacher fuels my passion for using technology to empower learners. I believe in free and open tech, and that community building is the internet's real strength. In my free time, I tinker with smart home electronics, often involving 3D printing and lots of LEDs. I also love the outdoors, whether I'm walking my dog in the Quebec countryside, canoeing, or tackling a home improvement project

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 23/01/2025

Want to improve #student #success? Try this easy trick combining class transcripts (from Zip Captions) with your favourite #AI tool to create quizzes, discussion questions, catch up notes & more. It's now easy to save time, and make sure that your content is based on your voice! #Education #EduSky

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 20/01/2025

Many people who are deaf or hard of hearing face barriers to enjoying movies in theaters due to lack of captioning. Outdated systems offer poor viewing and are distracting. Contact your local theaters and ask for open captions for all showings. #OpenCaptionsForAll #Accessibility #MovieTheaters

An image of a movie theatre with a dedicated open captioning screen shown below the main screen.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 19/01/2025

Did you know that we have a load of #AssistiveListening resources? Visit the resources section on our Zip Solutions site and discover all of our downloads and editable files which you can use for free! #Accessibility #A11y

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a screenshot of the zip solutions smart TV resource handout

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 18/01/2025

Are you presenting at #BETT? You can make your sessions more accessible by using live captioning. The exhibitor hall can be loud and difficult to hear, live captions allow people to read along! Zip Captions is here to save the day, it's also totally free. #a11y #accessibility #captions #education

Live Caption and make presentations more accessible for free today!

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 14/01/2025

Did you know that Zip Captions is available to install via the Microsoft Store? This means that it will run as a system app in Windows using Edge as it's voice to text service. Try it today at buff.ly/42cxHoU #accessibility #a11y #Windows #Microsoft

A screenshot of the Windows store listing for Zip Captions

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 11/01/2025

Willing to share your thoughts on your experiences with Zip Captions, we want to hear from you! #ZipCaptions #LiveCaptions #Accessibility

Share your thoughts on Zip captions. Text is on a white backdrop with a blue speech bubble.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 28/12/2024

Captions help everyone, that's why we made Zip Captions, to help everyone hear more clearly, and to be able to follow along more easily. Zip Captions is free to use, multi-lingual and supports streaming and sharing captions. Try it today and let us know what you think at buff.ly/4gWOvV7

Captions Help Everyone written on a blue background, the text then says "This is why we made Zip Captions"

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 21/12/2024

We would like to wish you all a very happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year. We're excited for what 2025 has to bring. Without your support, understanding and encouragement, Zip Captions wouldn't be possible!

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 10/12/2024

🏆 Day 10 of our 10 Days of Giveaways! Today you can win a rare Zip Captions T-shirt. All you need to do is share your experience of using Zip Captions on Instagram or Bluesky using the #Zip10Days. Make sure to be following us, so we can access your post! #giveaway #a11y

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 09/12/2024

🏆 Today is Day 9 of our 10 days of Giveaways. All you need to do is to share your experience of using Zip Captions, tag our accounts in the post and use the hashtag #Zip10Days. Today's prize is a covered Zip Captions lanyard!

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 08/12/2024

🏆 Today is Day 8 of our 10 days of Giveaways. All you need to do is to share your experience of using Zip Captions, tag our accounts in the post and use the hashtag #Zip10Days. Today's prize is an external USB sound card!

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 07/12/2024

🏆 Today is Day 7 of our 10 days of Giveaways. All you need to do is to share your experience of using Zip Captions, tag our accounts in the post and use the hashtag #Zip10Days. Today's prize is a covered Zip Captions lanyard!

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 06/12/2024

🏆 Today is Day 6 of our 10 days of Giveaways. All you need to do is to share your experience of using Zip Captions, tag our accounts in the post and use the hashtag #Zip10Days. Today's prize is a rechargeable wireless microphone, ideal for improving your captions!

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 05/12/2024

🏆 Today is Day 5 of our 10 days of Giveaways. All you need to do is to share your experience of using Zip Captions, tag our accounts in the post and use the hashtag #Zip10Days. Today's prize is a 3D Sound USB Sound card, ideal for adding an additional external microphone to your system.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 04/12/2024

🏆 10 Days of Giveaways - Day 4 Today is Day 4 of our 10 days of giveaways. All you need to do is share your experience of using Zip Captions, tag our accounts in the post and use the hashtag #Zip10Days. Today's prize is a Zip Captions Lanyard!

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 03/12/2024

🏆 10 Days of Giveaways - Day 3 Today is Day 3 of our 10 days of giveaways. All you need to do is share your experience of using Zip Captions, tag our accounts in the post and use the hashtag #Zip10Days. Today's prize is a Zip Captions T-Shirt!

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 02/12/2024

🏆 10 Days of Giveaways - Day 2 Today is Day 2 of our 10 days of giveaways. All you need to do is share your experience of using Zip Captions, tag our accounts in the post and use the hashtag #Zip10Days. Today's prize is a USB C Wireless Microphone set with a charging case.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 01/12/2024

Today marks our 10 days of Giveaways. All you need to do is to share your experience of using Zip Captions on either Bluesky or Instagram, tag our accounts in the post and use the hashtag #Zip10Days. Today's prize is a 3D Sound USB Sound card.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 24/11/2024

Zip Captions is available on any platform that runs Chrome or Safari. It will run in Edge if installed from the Windows Store. So no matter if you have an iPhone, Windows Laptop, an Android device or a Linux Desktop running Chrome, Zip Captions is ready to make your life more accessible.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 22/11/2024

Our original mission and our first priority is to make the classroom a more accessible place to learn, no matter whether you're a teacher or student. The addition of captions to your class is essential for some and beneficial for all. #A11y #EdTech #Accessibility #Education

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 21/11/2024

Did you know that we do not store any personal information about you except for your email address? That we only store your email address if you make an account? That we don't use tracking or analytics services? Your Privacy matters to us! #A11y #Privacy #Safety #Security

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 19/11/2024

We started Zip Captions to make Listening Accessibility free for everyone, and to break down barriers to listening in the classroom. We're always innovating and trying new things, like this mashup of a Front Row Juno & ZipCaptions try it out at ZipCaptions.app #A11y #Education #Captions

A photo showing a tv with captions on it with a speaker tower to the left of the TV.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 17/11/2024

We wanted to make it easier to take notes, and that's why our new transcripts tool which shows you captions against a timeline is a perfect addition to the note takers toolkit. Zip Captions is totally free, and provides easy to use live captions. #A11y #accessibility #specialed

Make lecture notes easier with zip captions. A young woman wearing a plaid shirt taking notes on a blue background.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 14/11/2024

It's Captioning Awareness Week which helps to raise awareness of text-based access and how arts and cultural venues can support deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people. This initiative is spearheaded by StageText who using Arts Council money, help venues to implement captioning in live theatre.

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Zip Captions @zipcaptions.app · 12/11/2024

We believe that Captions are for Everyone! Check out what we have to offer at ZipCaptions.app

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