How do I add captions to a TikTok video?

Open ReelCaption in your browser, drop in your clip, and it auto-transcribes the speech into captions in seconds. Style them, position them clear of TikTok's buttons, and export a captioned MP4 to post.

Are the captions burned into the video?

Yes — you export an MP4 with the captions baked in, so they show on TikTok whether or not the viewer has captions turned on. You can also download .srt and .vtt files.

Yes. The free tier includes 5 minutes of captions a month with no card. Pro is $5/mo when you need more.

Where should captions go on a TikTok?

Keep them in the middle or upper-middle of the frame — TikTok's caption, username, and action buttons crowd the bottom and right edges.

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Add captions to your TikToks in seconds

Most people scroll TikTok with the sound off, so captions are what keep them watching. ReelCaption auto-transcribes your clip with per-word timestamps and burns in animated, word-by-word captions — styled how you like, right in your browser, with your video never leaving your device.

How to add captions to TikTok

1Open ReelCaption in your browser and drop in your TikTok clip (MP4, MOV, or WebM).
2It auto-transcribes the speech into word-perfect captions with per-word timing in seconds.
3Fix any word, then pick a style — font, color, outline, and a word-by-word or pill highlight.
4Position the captions so they sit clear of TikTok's UI, then export a burned-in MP4.
5Post to TikTok — the captions are baked into the video, so they show everywhere.

Tips for TikTok

Keep captions in the middle or upper-middle of the frame — TikTok's caption, username, and buttons crowd the bottom and right edges.
TikTok is vertical 9:16, and ReelCaption keeps your clip's exact size, so a vertical export stays vertical.
Use a bold font with a thick outline or a pill highlight so words stay readable over busy footage.
Word-by-word highlighting on the beat tends to hold attention longer than static subtitles.

Why ReelCaption

Animated word-by-word captions that track the speaker, not flat subtitles.
Your footage stays on your device — only the audio is sent to transcribe.
Free to start with no card; $5/mo when you need more minutes.
No app to install — it runs in any browser.

FAQ

How do I add captions to a TikTok video?: Open ReelCaption in your browser, drop in your clip, and it auto-transcribes the speech into captions in seconds. Style them, position them clear of TikTok's buttons, and export a captioned MP4 to post.
Are the captions burned into the video?: Yes — you export an MP4 with the captions baked in, so they show on TikTok whether or not the viewer has captions turned on. You can also download .srt and .vtt files.
Is it free?: Yes. The free tier includes 5 minutes of captions a month with no card. Pro is $5/mo when you need more.
Where should captions go on a TikTok?: Keep them in the middle or upper-middle of the frame — TikTok's caption, username, and action buttons crowd the bottom and right edges.

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