MrBeast Captions for YouTube Shorts
MrBeast captions for YouTube Shorts: upload your clip and get bold, fast‑moving text that stays clear of the title and subscribe button.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
Why big text works on Shorts
You only have a few seconds before the viewer scrolls. MrBeast’s style uses huge words that appear as the speaker says them. That keeps eyes on the screen and the message clear.
Sycamore gives you that style with word‑by‑word timing, so you don’t have to sync each line by hand.
Common caption mistakes on Shorts
Placing captions at the bottom where the Shorts title lives.
Put captions at the top or center so the title stays readable.
Using long sentences that overflow the screen.
Limit words per line to two or three; the style thrives on short bursts.
Choosing a highlight color that blends with the subscribe button.
Pick a color that contrasts with the button’s red or white background.
Templates that match MrBeast energy
Mozi
Beast
Word Pop
Staircase
Add MrBeast captions in four steps
Upload your Short
Drop an MP4, MOV or WebM. The free plan gives you ten minutes to try it.
Select the Beast template
Choose the MrBeast style and set the position to top or center.
Fix any mis‑heard words
Click a word in the transcript, type the correct spelling, and keep the timing.
Export and post
Export the video with captions burned in and upload to YouTube Shorts.
Check your Short's duration
The Speaking Time Calculator tells you how long your spoken script will run, so you can trim or add cuts before captioning.
Final Short review checklist
- Captions sit away from the title and subscribe button
- Big words appear no more than three per line
- Highlight color stands out from the background
- Timing matches each spoken word
- Video is 9:16 or square; no black bars
Start captioning your next Short
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add MrBeast‑style captions to a YouTube Short?
Upload the clip, pick the Beast template, adjust the position, fix any errors, and export. The word‑by‑word timing is automatic.
Where should I place the captions on a Short?
Put them at the top or center so they don’t cover the title bar or the subscribe button at the bottom.
Can I change the font color and highlight?
Yes. You can set text color, highlight color, outline and font weight in the editor.
What video formats does Sycamore accept?
MP4, MOV and WebM files are supported. Audio‑only MP3 works too, but you need a video track for Shorts.
Is there a limit on how long my Short can be?
The free plan lets you caption up to ten minutes total. Paid plans start at $19 a month.