AnimateCaptionsAdd TikTok captions
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TikTok caption generator.

Add animated word-by-word captions to your TikTok clips. 32+ styles — Beast, Hormozi, Submagic-style. No credit card, vertical 9:16 export ready for TikTok.

Editor walkthrough

The TikTok caption editor in action.

Live preview, word-level transcript correction, drag-to-position any line, 32+ animated styles.

Why captions on TikTok

Why TikTok creators burn captions in.

Retention in the first 3 seconds

TikTok's FYP weights early-watch completion heavily. Word-by-word animated captions hold the eye through the cold open while audio context loads.

Sound-off viewing

75%+ of TikTok views happen with sound off in some contexts (commuters, late-night scroll, schools). Captions are the entire message for that audience.

Remove the watermark for $7.99/mo

Start free with a small AnimateCaptions watermark on exports. Paid plans from $7.99/month remove it — cheaper than Submagic ($19/mo) or Captions.ai ($24.99/mo).

Built for vertical

Captions auto-position to clear the FYP UI (top username, bottom comments). Per-line drag lets you nudge any line off the action.

How it works

Add captions to TikTok in three steps.

  1. 01

    Upload your TikTok clip

    Drop an MP4 or MOV — record direct from TikTok, ScreenStudio, OBS, your phone, whatever. 9:16 vertical, 1:1 square, and 16:9 horizontal all work.

  2. 02

    Pick a caption style

    32+ animated presets: Beast, Hormozi, Submagic-style oversize, plus retro / neon / handwritten variants. Per-word colour + drag positioning per line.

  3. 03

    Export & upload to TikTok

    Click Export. Download the captioned MP4. Save to camera roll or AirDrop to your phone. Upload through TikTok's app like any other clip.

Styles included

32+ caption styles, free.

Every style is animated word-by-word and customisable. Here's a sample.

  • Beast (Mr Beast palette)
  • Hormozi (green + heavy stroke)
  • Stack (Submagic-style accumulation)
  • Pulse (rainbow active word)
  • Glow (neon halo)
  • Brush (chunky cyan)
  • Verse (italic serif)
  • Crafty (handwritten)
Common questions

TikTok captions FAQ.

Is the TikTok caption generator free?

Yes. Free tier includes 32+ caption styles and daily upload + export allowances — no credit card required. Free exports carry a small AnimateCaptions watermark; paid plans from $7.99/month remove it.

Will my TikTok clip have a watermark from your tool?

Free exports include a small AnimateCaptions watermark. Paid plans from $7.99/month remove it — that's cheaper than Submagic ($19/mo) or Captions.ai ($24.99/mo).

What aspect ratio do TikTok videos need?

TikTok recommends 9:16 (1080x1920) for the full-screen experience. Our editor accepts and exports 9:16, 1:1, and 16:9 — pick whatever the source clip is.

How long can the TikTok clip be?

Up to 2 minutes per upload. TikTok itself supports much longer clips, but for short-form-first creators 2 minutes covers nearly every use case.

Can I edit transcription mistakes before exporting?

Yes. Every word is editable in-browser — click to correct, eye icon to hide a word, timestamp chip to adjust start/end times, drag any line to reposition.

Does it work for non-English TikTok creators?

Yes — 36+ languages via Deepgram Nova-3 auto-detect. Caption fonts fall back to Cyrillic / Devanagari-capable typefaces for non-Latin scripts.

How does this compare to TikTok's built-in auto-captions?

TikTok's built-in captions are plain white text with no animation, no styling, and no per-word emphasis. Our exports give you Mr Beast / Hormozi / Submagic-quality animation that's been shown to lift retention.

Will burned-in captions look weird on the FYP?

No — most viral TikTok clips have burned-in captions exactly because they hold attention. Position your caption lines to clear the FYP overlays (top profile, bottom comments) and you're set.

Caption your next TikTok clip — free.

Email or Google sign-in. Upload. Pick a style. Download the captioned MP4 and upload to TikTok.

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