Lyrics Video Caption Generator
Lyrics video caption generator: upload your song and get word‑by‑word animated captions that match the mood of the track.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
Word‑by‑word timing keeps the flow
When you sync lyrics to a vocal track, every beat matters. Sycamore transcribes the vocals and places each word exactly when it’s sung. The result is a caption line that moves with the music, not a static block that lags behind.
You can click any word in the transcript to correct it. The timing stays, so you never have to re‑sync after a fix. That saves the hours you’d spend re‑typing or re‑timing each line.
Common caption pitfalls for lyric videos
Leaving captions at the bottom where they clash with album art or lower‑third graphics.
Put captions at the top or center so the artwork stays visible.
Using a single long line that scrolls off screen during fast verses.
Adjust words per line so each burst of lyrics fits in a quick glance.
Choosing a color that blends with the background video.
Pick a highlight color that stands out from the dominant hues of your footage.
Styles that match song moods
Mozi
Beast
Word Pop
Staircase
Add captions in four simple steps
Upload your track
Drop an MP4, MOV or WebM that contains the song and any background video.
Select a template and position
Choose a caption style that fits the vibe, then set the captions to top, center or bottom.
Fix misheard lyrics
Review the transcript, click any wrong word and type the correct lyric. Timing stays intact.
Export the video
Export an MP4 with the animated captions burned in, ready for YouTube, Instagram or any platform.
What Sycamore adds
Word‑level timing
Captions appear exactly when each word is sung.
15 animated templates
From Mozi to Beast, pick a look that fits the song.
Easy correction
Click a word, edit, keep the timing.
Three placement options
Top, center or bottom keep your visuals clear.
Export ready MP4
Captions are baked in, no extra subtitle file needed.
Final ready‑check before export
- Captions sit where they don’t cover key visuals
- Colors contrast with the video background
- Words per line are readable at the song’s tempo
- All lyric spelling is correct
- Chosen template matches the song’s mood
- Video format is 9:16, 16:9 or 1:1 as needed
Calculate lyric length quickly
The Script Length Calculator tells you how many words fit in a given song duration, helping you plan line breaks before you start captioning.
Create your next lyric video
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add animated captions to a lyric video?
Upload your video to Sycamore, pick a caption template, correct any misheard words, and export the MP4 with captions baked in.
Can I move the captions to avoid covering album art?
Yes. You choose top, center or bottom placement, so the visuals you want to keep stay clear.
What if the transcription gets a lyric wrong?
Click the wrong word in the transcript, type the correct lyric, and the timing stays exactly where it was.
Do I need to export a separate subtitle file?
No. Sycamore burns the animated captions into the MP4, so you upload a single video file.
Will it work with my 4‑minute song?
The free plan lets you caption up to 10 minutes total on sign‑up. Paid plans handle longer songs.