Animated captions
Animated captions generator
In short
AutoSubtitles creates animated captions with viral-style presets, karaoke word highlighting, and per-word effects. Pick a preset or customize fonts, colors, outlines, and animation, then export a captioned video.
Overview
At a glance
| Best for | Eye-catching captions for social video |
|---|---|
| Style presets | 25+ built-in |
| Animations | Fade, pop, slide, karaoke, word highlight, and more |
| Karaoke mode | Highlights each word as it is spoken |
| Output | Captioned MP4 |
| Plan | Animations are a Pro feature |
Workflow
How it works
- 1
Upload your video
Drop in your clip and let AI generate the captions.
- 2
Pick an animated preset
Choose from 25+ styles with built-in animation and highlighting.
- 3
Customize
Tune fonts, colors, outlines, position, and the animation style.
- 4
Export
Render a video with your animated captions burned in.
Capabilities
Features
25+ style presets
One-click looks for social, tutorials, talking heads, and client work.
Karaoke word highlighting
Highlight each word as it is spoken for a punchy, viral-style effect.
Full styling control
Fonts, colors, outlines, shadows, backgrounds, position, and casing.
Animation per caption
Fade, pop, slide, reveal, flip, and more, timed to each caption.
Plans
Free vs Pro
Start free, upgrade only if you need more.
| Capability | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Animations and word highlights | No | Yes |
| Style presets | Basic | 25+ presets |
| AI subtitle generation | Yes | Yes |
| Editable text and timing | Yes | Yes |
| Export captioned video | Yes | Yes |
| HD and 4K export | No | Yes |
| AI translation | No | Yes |
| Custom fonts | No | Yes |
| SRT, VTT and TXT download | No | Yes |
Use cases
Who it's for
Short-form editors
Make TikTok, Reels, and Shorts captions that grab attention and boost retention.
YouTube creators
Add branded animated captions that match your channel style.
Social teams
Produce consistent, on-brand animated captions across every post.
No account required, start in seconds
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q.How do I add animated captions to a video?
Upload your video, generate captions, pick an animated preset such as karaoke or pop, customize the style if you want, and export a video with the animated captions burned in.
Q.What is karaoke caption highlighting?
Karaoke mode highlights each word as it is spoken, changing its color or background in sync with the audio. It is a popular style for short-form social video.
Q.How many caption styles are there?
There are 25+ built-in style presets covering viral, business, and playful looks, and you can fully customize fonts, colors, outlines, and animation.
Q.Are animated captions free?
You can generate and edit captions for free. Animations and word highlights are part of the Pro plan.
Q.Can I save my own caption style?
Yes. On the Pro plan you can save your customized styles as presets and reuse them across projects.
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