ਪੰਜਾਬੀ · Punjabi
Punjabi caption generator
By the Samsaam team · Updated
Samsaam transcribes Punjabi speech into word-timed captions you can animate, edit and export. Punjabi is one spoken language with two scripts. In Samsaam you choose Indian Punjabi for Gurmukhi captions or Pakistani Punjabi for Shahmukhi (the Urdu-style script).
Punjabi captions at a glance
| Punjabi | |
|---|---|
| Spoken in | Punjab in India and Pakistan |
| Script | Gurmukhi (Indian Punjabi) or Shahmukhi (Pakistani Punjabi) |
| Reading direction | Left to right |
| Caption output | Gurmukhi (Indian Punjabi) or Shahmukhi (Pakistani Punjabi) |
| Sample (native) | ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ? |
Who captions in Punjabi
- Music and bhangra content — lyrics on screen for one of the most-watched music scenes in South Asia.
- Creators in Indian and Pakistani Punjab, and the large diaspora in Canada and the UK.
- Comedy and vlog channels where timing the punchline word matters.
Tips for better Punjabi captions
- Choose Indian Punjabi for Gurmukhi script and Pakistani Punjabi for Shahmukhi — pick the script your audience reads.
- Shahmukhi captions run right to left like Urdu; Gurmukhi runs left to right.
- For song lyrics, word-by-word templates follow the vocal rhythm closely.
Captioning steps are the same for every language — see how to add captions to a video.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get Punjabi captions in Roman letters?
Not as a separate option: Punjabi is offered in Gurmukhi (Indian Punjabi) or Shahmukhi (Pakistani Punjabi).
Which should I choose, Indian or Pakistani Punjabi?
The speech is transcribed the same way; the choice decides the script. Gurmukhi is read mainly in India, Shahmukhi mainly in Pakistan.
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