YouTube Music Video Caption Generator
YouTube music video caption generator: upload your track, edit each lyric line, pick a style and export a video with animated captions burned in.
Create an account to generate and export your captions.
Why burned‑in lyrics matter
Fans on YouTube often watch without sound. Having the words appear on screen keeps them engaged and lets the song reach a wider audience.
You control the look of every line. Sycamore lets you change color, outline and font weight so the lyrics match your visual brand.
Common lyric caption errors
Placing captions at the bottom where YouTube’s own controls appear.
Put captions at the top or center so the player UI stays visible.
Showing an entire verse in one block.
Limit words per line so each phrase reads in time with the music.
Using a color that blends with the background scene.
Pick a highlight color that stands out from your video palette.
Styles that fit song releases
Mozi
Beast
Word Pop
Staircase
Add lyric captions in four steps
Upload your video
Drop an MP4, MOV or WebM of your music video into Sycamore.
Edit the transcript
The auto‑transcript appears with word timing. Click any word to correct it; the timing stays.
Choose style and position
Select a caption template, set the color and place captions at top, center or bottom.
Export the final video
Export an MP4 with the animated lyrics burned in, ready for YouTube.
Final lyric check before upload
- All words match the official lyrics
- Timing lines up with the vocal track
- Caption color contrasts with the video background
- Words per line are readable on mobile screens
- Captions sit where YouTube’s controls don’t hide them
Captioning by hand vs. Sycamore
Putting lyrics on a music video yourself takes time. See how Sycamore speeds the process.
Transcription
- Manual
- Write every line yourself
- Sycamore
- Auto‑transcribe with word‑level timing
Editing errors
- Manual
- Search for each typo manually
- Sycamore
- Click a word to fix, timing stays
Export
- Manual
- Add subtitles file, then burn in with another tool
- Sycamore
- One click export MP4 with captions baked in
| Manual | Sycamore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transcription | Write every line yourself | Auto‑transcribe with word‑level timing |
| Editing errors | Search for each typo manually | Click a word to fix, timing stays |
| Export | Add subtitles file, then burn in with another tool | One click export MP4 with captions baked in |
Calculate lyric length
Use the [Script Length Calculator] to see how many words fit each line of your video before you start editing.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I add lyric captions to a YouTube music video?
Upload the video to Sycamore, correct any transcription errors, pick a caption style and export an MP4 with the lyrics burned in.
Can I control where the captions appear?
Yes. Captions can be placed at the top, center or bottom of the frame.
Do I need to export a separate subtitle file?
No. Sycamore burns the animated captions into the exported MP4, ready for YouTube.
What video formats does Sycamore accept?
MP4, MOV and WebM files are supported. Convert other formats before uploading.
Is there a limit on how long my video can be?
The free plan lets you caption up to 10 minutes of video. Paid plans start at $19 per month.