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Make every word pop
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.
Why creators choose AutoSubtitles
Total control over every caption
Customize every detail: fonts (upload your own with Pro), colors, outline, shadow, background, casing, spacing, alignment, position, and animation. Or start from 28 presets.
Renders in your browser, fast
No waiting to upload your video to a server and no render queue. It stays on your device and captions render right in your browser, so you get your captioned video in seconds.
Viral animated captions
Word-by-word animations and karaoke highlighting in bold, readable styles built for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Export however you need
Download a captioned video with burned-in subtitles on any plan. With Pro, also export SRT, VTT, and TXT files to use anywhere.
Translate into 30+ languages
Translate your captions into 30+ languages with AI while keeping the timing intact.
Free to use, private
Use it free; a paid plan unlocks more. Your video file never leaves your device; only the audio is sent for transcription, then deleted.
Features
28 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.
Made for short‑form editors, YouTube creators, and social teams.
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.
How it works
- Step 1
Upload your video
Drop in your clip and let AI generate the captions.
- Step 2
Pick an animated preset
Choose from 28 styles with built-in animation and highlighting.
- Step 3
Customize
Tune fonts, colors, outlines, position, and the animation style.
- Step 4
Export
Render a video with your animated captions burned in.
Free vs Pro
Start free, upgrade only if you need more.
| Capability | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Animations and word highlights | Yes | Yes |
| Style presets | 28 presets | 28 presets |
| Save your own styles | No | Yes |
| AI subtitle generation | Yes | Yes |
| Editable text and timing | Yes | Yes |
| Export captioned video | Yes | Yes |
| No watermark | No | Yes |
| HD and 4K export | No | Yes |
| AI translation | No | Yes |
| Custom fonts | No | Yes |
| SRT, VTT and TXT download | No | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- 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.
- How many caption styles are there?
There are 28 built-in style presets covering viral, business, and playful looks, and you can fully customize fonts, colors, outlines, and animation.
- Are animated captions free?
Yes. Every preset, animation, and word highlight is free to use. Free exports have a small watermark; Pro removes it and lets you save your own styles.
- 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.