Auto Captions for LumaFusion Videos
Auto captions for LumaFusion videos: export your edit, upload to Sycamore, and get animated captions timed to every word, placed where they stay visible.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
Export from LumaFusion, then let Sycamore do the heavy lifting
Finish your multi‑track edit in LumaFusion. Export the final cut as MP4, MOV or WebM. No need to type each subtitle line, Sycamore transcribes the audio and adds word‑level timing automatically.
Open Sycamore on your iPad, drop the file in, and watch the transcript appear. You can click any word to correct it without losing the timing. The captions stay synced as you edit.
Common caption pitfalls in LumaFusion workflows
Leaving captions at the bottom where LumaFusion’s title overlay sits.
Put captions at the top or center so the title stays readable.
Using a font color that blends with your footage’s background.
Choose a text color that contrasts with the dominant tones in your video.
Exporting a 4K file and then re‑encoding before captioning, losing quality.
Export at the resolution you plan to post; Sycamore burns captions into the same file.
Add auto captions in four simple steps
Export your edit
In LumaFusion tap Share → Export → MP4 (or MOV/WebM). Save to Files.
Upload to Sycamore
Open Sycamore on iPad, tap Upload, select the exported file. The transcript appears automatically.
Edit and style
Click any mis‑heard word to fix it. Choose a caption template, set color, outline and position (top, center or bottom).
Export the final video
Animated styles that fit mobile edits
Mozi
Beast
Word Pop
Staircase
What Sycamore brings to your LumaFusion workflow
Word‑level timing
Captions follow the spoken word exactly, no manual syncing needed.
15 ready‑made templates
Pick a style that matches your edit’s vibe in one click.
Edit on the go
Fix any word directly on iPad; timing stays intact.
Export ready MP4
Captions are burned in, so you can upload straight to any platform.
Manual captioning vs Sycamore
When you add subtitles in LumaFusion you type each line and sync it yourself. Sycamore automates the process.
Time to add captions
- Manual in LumaFusion
- Hours for a 5‑minute edit
- Sycamore
- Minutes for the same clip
Accuracy of sync
- Manual in LumaFusion
- Manual adjustments required
- Sycamore
- Word‑level timing automatically
Style options
- Manual in LumaFusion
- Single static style
- Sycamore
- 15 animated templates
| Manual in LumaFusion | Sycamore | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to add captions | Hours for a 5‑minute edit | Minutes for the same clip |
| Accuracy of sync | Manual adjustments required | Word‑level timing automatically |
| Style options | Single static style | 15 animated templates |
Calculate your video’s speaking time
[Speaking Time Calculator] estimates how long your narration runs, helping you plan caption length before you export from LumaFusion.
Final export checklist
- Captions sit clear of LumaFusion titles and overlays
- All mis‑heard words are corrected
- Text color contrasts with the video background
- Chosen template matches the edit’s tone
- Exported file is MP4, MOV or WebM
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Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add auto captions to a video edited in LumaFusion?
Export the finished edit as MP4, upload it to Sycamore, choose a template, fix any words, and export the captioned MP4.
Can I keep the LumaFusion title overlay visible?
Yes. Place captions at the top or center so the title stays uncovered.
Do I need to type each subtitle line?
No. Sycamore transcribes the audio and adds word‑by‑word timing automatically.
What video formats does Sycamore accept from LumaFusion?
MP4, MOV and WebM are supported. Export in any of those formats and upload directly.
Is the free plan enough for a typical short edit?
The free plan gives you 10 minutes of captioning on sign‑up, which covers most short social clips.