Music Video Caption Generator
Music video caption generator: add animated lyrics that sync to every word, placed where they don't block the visuals.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
Word‑by‑word captions keep the beat
Music videos need the words to follow the vocal exactly. Sycamore transcribes the track and gives each word a timestamp, so the captions appear as the singer sings.
You can edit any word without losing its timing. That fixes the inevitable mis‑hears that happen when a full mix is transcribed.
Common caption mistakes for music
Putting captions at the bottom where they cover the chorus graphics.
Move captions to the top or center so the visual hook stays visible.
Using a single color that blends with the video palette.
Pick a highlight color that contrasts with the scene for clear reading.
Showing a whole verse in one block, making it hard to follow the rhythm.
Set a low words‑per‑line count so each lyric line matches the beat.
Styles that fit song lyrics
Mozi
Highlight Words
Word Pop
Staircase
Create lyric captions in four steps
Upload the video
Drop an MP4, MOV or WebM of your music video into Sycamore.
Choose a style and position
Select a karaoke‑type template and set captions to top, center or bottom.
Fix any mis‑heard words
Click a word in the transcript, type the correct lyric, and keep the timing.
Export the final video
Export an MP4 with the animated captions burned in, ready to share.
What Sycamore adds for music videos
Word‑level timing
Captions follow the vocal exactly, no manual syncing needed
Editable transcript
Click any word to correct it while keeping its timing
15 animation templates
Choose karaoke, highlight, Mozi, Beast and more
Position control
Captions go at top, center or bottom to avoid covering key visuals
Multiple aspect ratios
Works with 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1 videos
Pre‑publish lyric checklist
- Captions stay clear of key visual elements
- Highlight color contrasts with the video background
- Words per line match the song’s rhythm
- All mis‑heard lyrics are corrected
- Exported video includes captions, no separate file
Calculate song length
Use the Speaking Time Calculator to see how long your lyric track runs and plan caption timing.
Add captions to your next music video
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add lyric captions to a music video?
Upload the video to Sycamore, pick a karaoke‑style template, edit any mis‑heard words, and export the MP4 with animated captions.
Can I fix words that the transcription got wrong?
Yes. Click any word in the transcript, type the correct lyric, and the timing stays exactly where it was.
Which caption position works best for videos with lots of visual effects?
Choose top or center if the bottom is filled with graphics or dance moves. You only have three fixed spots, so pick the cleanest area.
Do the captions sync to the full mix or just the vocal?
Sycamore transcribes whatever speech it hears, so you may need to correct words that are masked by music, but the timing stays accurate to the vocal.
What video formats does Sycamore accept?
MP4, MOV and WebM files are supported. Export is always an MP4 with the captions baked in.