Add Captions to YouTube
Add captions to YouTube videos with AI transcription and WYSIWYG export.
Platform Specs
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Recommended Resolution
- 1920×1080
- Max Duration
- Unlimited
Caption Best Practices for YouTube
- Use 32-42 characters per line for comfortable reading on desktop
- Position captions at the lower third, above any watermarks or CTAs
- Enable burned-in captions alongside YouTube auto-captions for accessibility
- Font size 48-64px at 1080p reads well on all screen sizes
Upload your YouTube video
Drag and drop your video file directly into CutSnap. YouTube format is supported natively — no reformatting or resizing required before you start.
AI transcribes in seconds
CutSnap's AI transcription engine automatically converts speech to text with high accuracy. Your captions are ready to review in under a minute — no manual typing needed.
Style and export — no watermark
Pick your font, color, and position. Export a crisp MP4 with burned-in captions ready to post on YouTube. No watermark on paid plans.
WYSIWYG Fidelity
The editor preview is a pixel-perfect match for your exported video. What you see on screen — font, size, color, position — is exactly what appears in the final YouTube upload. No surprises after export.
Custom Fonts & Styles
Choose from a curated library of fonts, set your brand colors, adjust text shadow, and control caption placement. Save a Style Profile to apply your look across every YouTube video in one click.
No Watermark on Paid Plans
Export clean, professional videos without any CutSnap branding. Paid plans include watermark-free exports at full resolution — keeping your YouTube content looking polished and on-brand.
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