Subtitle Generator for Course Creators
Subtitle generator for course creators: upload each lesson and get word‑by‑word animated captions that stay consistent across the whole course.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
Consistent captions save you time
When you have dozens of lessons, typing subtitles by hand is a drain. Sycamore transcribes each video, gives you a word‑level timeline, and lets you fix errors with a click. The timing stays, so you never re‑sync a whole lesson.
Pick one of the 15 animated styles and apply the same colors, font weight and position to every export. The result looks like a single brand‑wide design, not a patchwork of different subtitle tools.
Common caption pitfalls for courses
Using different font sizes or colors for each lesson.
Set the same text color, outline and font weight in the editor and reuse the settings for every video.
Placing captions at the bottom where they clash with slide text.
Put captions at the top so the slide content stays clear.
Leaving a few seconds of silence without captions at the start of a lesson.
Check the transcript start time and add a brief intro caption if needed.
Styles that fit educational videos
Mozi
Highlight Words
Word Pop
Staircase
Add subtitles in four steps
Upload the lesson
Drop an MP4, MOV or WebM of your lecture into Sycamore.
Choose a template and position
Select a caption style and set the position to top, center or bottom.
Edit any misheard words
Click a word in the transcript, type the correct term, and keep the original timing.
Export the video
Export an MP4 with the animated subtitles burned in, ready for your LMS or hosting platform.
Before you publish each lesson
- Captions use the same font, color and outline as the rest of the course
- All technical terms are spelled correctly
- The position does not cover slide titles or key graphics
- Word‑per‑line setting keeps reading comfortable
- Exported file is MP4 and matches the original aspect ratio
What Sycamore does for course creators
Word‑level timing
Captions follow your voice exactly, no manual syncing needed
Editable transcript
Fix any word with a click, timing stays intact
Style consistency
Apply the same colors, outline and font weight across lessons
Three placement options
Top, center or bottom keep slide content visible
Multiple aspect ratios
Works with 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1 lessons
Calculate lesson length quickly
The Speaking Time Calculator shows how long your narration runs so you can plan subtitle timing.
Start captioning your course
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add subtitles to a series of course videos?
Upload each lesson, pick the same caption template, edit any errors, and export. The process is identical for every video, so you keep a uniform look.
Can I keep the same style on all lessons?
Yes. Choose your colors, outline and font weight once, then apply that template to each export. The settings stay the same across the whole course.
What if a technical term is transcribed wrong?
Click the word in the transcript, type the correct term, and the timing remains unchanged.
Do the captions cover my slide text?
You choose top, center or bottom placement. Put captions at the top so slide titles stay visible.
Does Sycamore work with 16:9 lecture recordings?
Yes. It handles 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1 videos and burns the animated captions into an MP4.