Karaoke caption maker
Captions that light up word-by-word, timed to your audio — the retention style, minus the subscription-only editors.
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 via 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.