After Effects Caption Generator
After Effects caption generator: render your comp, upload to Sycamore and get timed animated captions without keyframing every word.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
Skip manual keyframes for every word
In After Effects you can animate text with expressions, but syncing each word to speech takes minutes. Sycamore does the timing for you. You keep the visual work you love and let the tool add the words.
Upload the rendered MP4, let the service transcribe it, then pick a caption style. The result matches your voice beat by beat, ready to drop back into your workflow.
Common caption pitfalls for motion designers
Keyframing each word manually
Upload the video and let Sycamore generate word‑level timing automatically.
Placing captions over important motion graphics
Choose top, center or bottom placement so your design stays visible.
Using a generic font that clashes with the style
Adjust font weight, color and outline in the editor to match your brand.
Caption styles that fit motion work
Mozi
Beast
Word Pop
Staircase
Add captions in four simple steps
Render your comp
Export the final animation as MP4, MOV or WebM from After Effects.
Upload to Sycamore
Drop the file into the web app. The service transcribes the audio with word‑level timing.
Pick a style and tweak
Select a caption template, change colors, font weight, words per line, and position.
Export the captioned video
Download the MP4 with burned‑in animated captions and use it wherever you need.
What Sycamore adds to your workflow
Word‑level timing
Captions follow each spoken word without manual keyframes
15 animation templates
Choose from Hormozi, Beast, Word Pop and more
Easy fixes
Click any word to correct it, timing stays intact
Position control
Top, center or bottom placement keeps designs clear
Export ready video
MP4 with captions baked in, no subtitle files
Pre‑export caption checklist
- Captions placed where motion graphics aren’t covered
- Font color contrasts with background
- Words per line are readable at typical playback speed
- Highlight color stands out from your palette
- Audio is clear enough for accurate transcription
Calculate speaking time
Use the speaking time calculator to see how long your narration runs and plan caption length.
Try the after effects caption generator
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add animated captions to an After Effects render?
Export the comp as MP4, upload it to Sycamore, choose a caption template, adjust style, then export the video with captions baked in.
Do I need to keyframe each word in After Effects?
No. Sycamore creates word‑level timing automatically, so you avoid manual keyframing.
Can I change the caption position to avoid covering my graphics?
Yes. Captions can be placed at the top, center or bottom, keeping your motion design visible.
What if a word is transcribed wrong?
Click the word in the transcript editor, type the correct text, and the timing remains unchanged.
Does Sycamore work with 16:9 renders?
Yes. It supports 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1 videos, exporting an MP4 with the captions burned in.