What is Shorts Caption Generator?
Draft concise on-screen caption lines for Shorts viewers who are watching without sound or scanning quickly.
These are editorial caption suggestions, not automatically timed subtitles or a replacement for accessibility captions.
How to use it (step by step)
- Step 1: Paste or describe the key spoken lines in the Short.
- Step 2: Choose a tone such as direct, energetic, or educational.
- Step 3: Generate short burned-in caption line options.
- Step 4: Edit for readability and match them to the visual beat.
- Step 5: Add final captions in your video editor and preview on mobile.
Burned-In Captions That Read Fast
- Keep only the words that carry the main meaning.
- Place captions away from platform controls and important visuals.
- Use contrast, size, and timing that remain readable on phones.
- Emphasize a few key words instead of styling every word.
On-Screen Caption Limits
- It does not generate timed subtitle files.
- It cannot ensure text will fit every screen or template.
- Burned-in captions do not replace full accessibility subtitles.