Karaoke caption maker
Captions that light up word-by-word, timed to your audio. The retention style, without the subscription-only editors.
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Word-timed captions are the strongest retention pattern in short-form video, and they are miserable to make by hand. Motion Text treats word timing as data: import an LRC file with word stamps, let Pro transcription time every spoken word automatically, or nudge timings yourself. The karaoke effect then highlights each word exactly on cue.
Because captions are first-class timeline layers, you keep total control: split phrases where you want them, restyle the accent color to your brand, reposition safely with title-safe guides, and preview the highlight rhythm against the waveform before you export.
Word-level highlight timing
Karaoke mode colors each word as it plays, from LRC word stamps or Pro AI transcription.
Phrase-smart grouping
Transcripts split into caption phrases on punctuation and length, each one editable.
Brand-colored accents
The highlight color is yours. Set it per layer or through your brand kit.
Safe-area guides
Keep captions clear of platform UI with built-in title-safe margins for 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1.
Deterministic export
30 fps MP4 rendering means the highlights land on the same frames every export.
Questions
How accurate is the word timing?
Pro transcription returns word-level timestamps from the audio itself. Every word remains individually adjustable afterward.
Can I use karaoke captions on talking videos, not songs?
Yes, the effect works on any speech. Podcast clips, hooks, and tutorials benefit the most.
Does it work without Pro?
Yes: import word-timed LRC files or set timings manually for free. Pro removes the manual work by transcribing and timing words automatically.