DaVinci Resolve Tutorial And Plugins

Snap Captions 1 vs Snap Captions 2:

Snap Captions 1

VS

Snap Captions 2

Which One’s Right for You?

Whether you’re discovering these plugins for the first time or wondering if you should upgrade, this article answers every common question—with straight-to-the-point answers to help you choose what’s best for your workflow.

TL;DR — Quick Overview

Snap Captions 1
Snap Captions 2
Lightweight, single-window plugin for simple captioning
Fully-featured, multi-page plugin built for professionals
Still supported for stability but no new features
Actively developed with regular feature updates
Best for quick setups or basic jobs
Best for client work, long-form content, batch workflows or creators who mean business.
Requires Resolve Studio for auto-transcription (Can work in free version of Resolve before the 19.0.2 update, but requires extra steps)
Requires Resolve Studio 20+ and specific OS support
Free and still available
Free version includes everything from SC1, paid version adds pro tools

Why Are There Two Versions?

Some creators love simplicity. Others need power, control, and professional tools. That’s why both Snap Captions 1 and 2 exist. SC1 is simple and stable. SC2 is the future—built from scratch for creators who want speed and versatility without frustration.

Feature Comparison

Feature
Snap Captions 1
Snap Captions 2 (Free)
Snap Captions 2 (Paid)
Text+ caption generation
✅
✅
✅
One-click caption track build
✅
✅
✅
Word-by-word animated captions
❌
✅
✅
Spell check
❌
❌ 
✅
Word retiming
❌
✅
✅
Non-destructive save & reuse
❌
❌
✅
Aspect-ratio conversion workflows
❌
❌
✅
Highlight words easily
❌
❌
✅
Create your own custom captions
✅
✅
✅

Which Version Should You Use?

I highly recommend starting with Snap Captions 2 if you haven’t used either before. The free version of Snap Captions 2 has more features packed into it.

Compatibility & Installation

Do I need Resolve Studio (Paid Version)

  • Do I need Resolve Studio? Yes. Both versions need the Studio version to transcribe audio into subtitle tracks. (Workarounds exist for non-Studio users using external subtitle import.)

Snap Captions Supported Devices

Mac

  • ✅ Apple Silicon Macs
  • ❌ Intel Based macs

Windows

  • ✅ Windows (Intel/AMD CPUs)
  • ❌ SnapDragon ARM chips on Windows

Linux Not Supported (yet)

  • ❌ Linux Systems (if there’s a future Resolve update that allows us to support, we will).

Support & Updates

Question
Answer
Is SC1 still supported?
Yes—stability updates only.
Will SC1 get new features?
No. We’ve hit the ceiling with the code it was originally built upon.
How often is SC2 updated?
Roughly every 3 weeks.
Where’s the changelog?
[Insert changelog link here]

Pricing, Trials & Refunds

Question
Answer
Is SC2 free?
Yes—free version includes everything from SC1 plus more.
Is SC2 a free upgrade from SC1?
No. But early supporters or Creator Pack buyers pre-announcement get double their support as a discount.
Can I try before buying?
Yes. The free version is already more powerful than SC1.
Bought SC1 recently by mistake?
Email plugin-support@orsonlord.com with your Kofi receipt—we’ve got you.

Still Not Sure? Compare the workflows

Here’s two videos which show the different workflows for Snap Captions.

Snap Captions 1

VS

Snap Captions 2