The Live Caption feature in Google Chrome automatically generates captions for audio and video content played in the browser. While this can enhance accessibility, it currently supports only the English language, which may not be beneficial for all users. If you find this feature unnecessary or distracting, you can disable it using the methods below.
Disable Live Captions from Accessibility Settings
To permanently turn off Live Captions, you can disable the feature through Chrome’s accessibility settings. Follow these steps:


Alternatively, you can directly access the accessibility settings by typing chrome://settings/accessibility into the Chrome address bar and pressing Enter.

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Add to Google Preferences →Disable Live Captions from the Media Control Panel
If you prefer to disable Live Captions while playing media content, you can do so directly from the media control panel. Note that this option is available only when audio or video is playing in an open tab.

By following these methods, you can easily disable the Live Caption feature in Chrome. If you decide to enable it again in the future, you can toggle it back on through the accessibility settings or the media control panel.






