Animated Caption Generator
Animated caption generator: upload your video, pick a style, correct any words, and export a captioned clip in seconds.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
What the generator does
You drop an MP4, MOV or WebM file into Sycamore. The service transcribes the speech, adds word‑level timing, and lets you choose from fifteen animation templates. The result is a single MP4 with captions baked in.
You can click any word in the transcript to correct it; the timing stays exactly where it was. That saves you from re‑timing the whole clip.
The editor is built for speed. You never need to open a separate timeline or keyframe each word. Once the style is set, the captions animate automatically as the video plays.
Core features you get
Word‑level timing
Captions appear exactly as each word is spoken
15 animation styles
From karaoke highlight to Mozi and Beast
Simple positioning
Put captions at the top, center or bottom
Export ready video
MP4 with captions burned in, no separate file
Color and font tweaks
Change color, outline, weight, caps
Animation styles and when to use them
Mozi
Beast
Word Pop
Staircase
Common caption mistakes
Choosing a style that distracts from the message
Pick a subtle highlight for explanatory videos and a bold Beast style for hype clips
Leaving captions at the bottom when the speaker is low on the screen
Move them to top or center so they stay visible
Using default colors that blend with the background
Select a highlight color that contrasts with most of the frame
Create animated captions in three steps
Upload and transcribe
Drop your video file. Sycamore creates a timed transcript automatically.
Select style and edit
Choose an animation template, adjust colors or words per line, and click any mis‑heard word to fix it. You can also change font weight or force all caps for emphasis.
Export and share
Export the MP4 and upload it wherever you post. No extra subtitle file needed, and the video plays with captions already baked in.
Final quick check before export
- Captions are placed where they stay visible
- Colors stand out from the video background
- All spoken words are correct in the transcript
- Words per line are readable on mobile
- Chosen animation matches the video’s tone
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add animated captions to a video?
Upload the video, let Sycamore transcribe it, pick an animation style, fix any words, and export the captioned MP4.
Can I change where the captions appear?
Yes. Captions can be placed at the top, center or bottom of the frame.
What animation styles are available?
Sycamore offers fifteen styles, including Beast, Mozi, Word Pop, Karaoke Highlight and Staircase. Choose the one that fits your content.
Do I need to export a subtitle file?
No. The captions are burned into the exported MP4, so you upload a single video file.
Is there a free option to try?
The Free plan gives you 10 minutes of video to caption once, with no credit card required.