Caption Generator for Stream Clips
Caption generator for stream clips: upload a short highlight and get word‑by‑word animated captions that stay visible when viewers watch muted.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
Fast clips need instant context
Clippers pull the best moments from a live stream, trim them to a few seconds and post them while the hype is still hot. Most viewers watch those clips on mute, so the reaction must be clear without sound.
Sycamore transcribes the spoken reaction, gives you word‑level timing and lets you fix any misheard word without losing the sync. Then you pick a template and export an MP4 ready for TikTok, YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels.
Common caption pitfalls that mute the impact
Leaving captions at the bottom where the streamer's overlay sits.
Put captions at the top or center so the overlay stays visible.
Using a font color that blends with the game’s UI.
Choose a high‑contrast text or highlight color that stands out.
Showing a full sentence during a rapid reaction.
Lower words per line so each burst of speech appears in a quick, readable chunk.
Exporting in a landscape format for a vertical platform.
Export in 9:16 or 1:1; Sycamore keeps the aspect you need.
Animated styles that fit quick reactions
Mozi
Beast
Word Pop
Staircase
Create a captioned clip in four steps
Upload the clip
Drop an MP4, MOV or WebM of the highlight into Sycamore.
Edit the transcript
Read the auto‑generated words, click any that are wrong and type the correct version; timing stays intact.
Pick a template and position
Select a caption style, then choose top, center or bottom placement.
Export and share
Compress a large highlight before captioning
Large stream clips can be heavy. This tool reduces file size in your browser so upload stays fast.
Your file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Final quick check before you post
- Captions sit where the streamer’s overlay is empty
- Text color contrasts with the game UI
- Words per line show one burst at a time
- Highlight color is visible on both light and dark scenes
- Export is vertical (9:16) or square (1:1) for the target platform
Caption your next stream clip
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add captions to a short stream highlight?
Upload the clip to Sycamore, let it transcribe, click any wrong words, pick a style and export the MP4 with animated captions.
Can I place captions so they don’t cover the streamer’s overlay?
You choose top, center or bottom placement, so you can keep the overlay visible.
What video formats does Sycamore accept?
MP4, MOV and WebM files are supported for upload.
Do I need a credit card to try the free plan?
No. The free plan gives you 10 minutes of video on sign‑up, one time, with no credit card required.
Which aspect ratios work for my vertical clips?
Sycamore handles 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1 videos and burns the captions into the exported MP4.