ClipAtelier

Karaoke captions

Karaoke captions that highlight every spoken word

Karaoke captions are burned-in subtitles that highlight words as they are spoken. They are the default for mute scrolling on Shorts and TikTok. ClipAtelier generates them automatically when it cuts a clip, then lets you change style, color and language in the editor.

You do not start from a blank caption track. The transcript is timed word by word, then you polish names, numbers and emphasis before export.

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Vertical Short example frame from a long interviewCaptioned 9:16 clip example from a podcastAI-reframed talking-head Short example

How it works

  1. 01

    Paste a link

    Drop a YouTube URL into the studio, or upload an MP4, MOV or MKV file on a paid plan. Nothing to install.

  2. 02

    AI finds and cuts

    We transcribe the video, pick the strongest moments, reframe them to 9:16 and burn in word-timed captions.

  3. 03

    Review and post

    Preview every clip, choose a title, then download the MP4 or publish and schedule straight to YouTube Shorts and TikTok.

What you get

  • Word-level timing

    Each spoken word gets a highlight instead of a static block of text.

  • Caption styles

    Karaoke, pop, boxed and more — pick what matches the channel.

  • 19 languages

    Translate burned-in captions when you want the same clip in another feed.

  • Mute-friendly

    Built for feeds where sound is optional.

  • Safe placement

    Keep lines short and above platform UI at the bottom of the frame.

  • No watermark

    Captioned exports stay clean on every plan.

Karaoke captions vs plain burned-in subtitles

Plain captions show a whole sentence. Karaoke captions move attention word by word, which keeps eyes on the frame longer and makes dense speech easier to follow on a phone.

ClipAtelier also supports other caption looks if karaoke is not your brand — but the timing engine behind them is the same word-level transcript.

Example clip frames

  • Vertical Short example frame from a long interview
  • Captioned 9:16 clip example from a podcast
  • AI-reframed talking-head Short example

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I fix a wrong word?

    Yes. Preview the clip and edit caption text before you download or publish. Names and numbers are the usual fixes.

  • Do karaoke captions work without AI clipping?

    Captions are generated as part of the clipping pipeline. Paste a link or upload a file, generate clips, then restyle captions in the editor.

  • Can I clip any YouTube video?

    No. Only clip videos you own or have permission to use — for example your own uploads, creators who allow clipping (clipping programs), or licensed content. You confirm this when you create an account, and you are responsible for the clips you post.

  • Is it free?

    You can create a free account with no card and look around the studio. Creating clips is on a paid plan, and you can try it for 3 days for $1. Exports have no watermark.

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