Caption Generator
Add Captions to Video Automatically
ForgedClips transcribes your video and burns in animated, word-by-word subtitles built to stop the scroll on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. Style every word, then export a ready-to-post 9:16 MP4.
- Auto subtitles
- Word-by-word animation
- Fully styleable
- Burned-in 9:16 export
How it works
Up and running in three steps
- 1
Paste your video
Drop in a video and ForgedClips auto-transcribes every word for you — no manual typing or timing.
- 2
Style your captions
Set font, color, size, position, highlight color, and max words per line until the captions look exactly right.
- 3
Export ready to post
Captions are burned into a vertical 9:16 MP4 you can post straight to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or Facebook.
Everything included
Everything you need
Auto Transcription
ForgedClips listens to your video and generates timed subtitles automatically, so you never type or sync a word.
Word-by-Word Captions
Captions animate one word at a time to hold attention and keep viewers reading through the whole clip.
Full Styling Control
Adjust font, color, size, position, and highlight color to match your brand or the exact look you want.
Max Words Per Line
Control how many words appear at once for tight, readable captions that fit a vertical screen.
Burned-In Export
Subtitles are baked into a 9:16 MP4, so they display everywhere with no separate caption file to manage.
Same Caption Engine
It's the exact caption engine used across ForgedClips, so your subtitles match the rest of your clips.
Use cases
Who it's for
Podcasters
Turn long episodes into captioned vertical clips people can follow on mute while scrolling a noisy feed.
Talking-head creators
Add scroll-stopping captions to face-to-camera videos without opening a separate subtitle editor.
Interview & guest shows
Make multi-speaker conversations easy to follow with clear, animated on-screen text.
Accessibility-first teams
Give every viewer captions by default so your content stays watchable with the sound off.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I add captions to a video?
Paste your video into the ForgedClips caption generator and it auto-transcribes the audio into timed subtitles. You then style the captions however you like and export a vertical MP4 with the text burned in. It's free to try — sign up to export your finished clip.
Is the caption generator free?
You can try the caption generator and preview your styled captions for free. Exporting the final burned-in MP4 requires a free account, with paid plans at $19 and $49 for more usage.
Are the subtitles automatic or do I type them?
They're automatic. ForgedClips transcribes your video and times each word for you, so there's no manual typing or syncing. You can still adjust the styling to get the exact look you want.
Can I style the captions?
Yes. You control font, color, size, position, highlight color, and the maximum number of words per line. That lets you match your brand and keep captions readable on a vertical screen.
What does the exported video look like?
Captions are burned directly into a 9:16 vertical MP4, so they show up on any platform without a separate subtitle file. The format is ready to post to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or Facebook Reels.
What kind of videos work best with auto subtitles?
Talking-head, podcast, and interview clips work especially well because clear captions make speech easy to follow with the sound off. Any video with spoken audio can be transcribed and captioned.
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