TikTok Subtitle Editor — Stop the Scroll with Captions
TikTok viewers decide in 1.5 seconds whether to keep watching. Bold, readable captions keep them engaged — even when the phone is on mute. CutSnap transcribes your TikTok content, helps you style captions in the TikTok aesthetic, and exports a ready-to-post vertical MP4.
How It Works
Add TikTok Captions in 3 Steps
Upload Your Video
Drop your 9:16 video file. CutSnap starts AI transcription immediately.
Edit & Style Captions
Fix any errors in the live editor. Apply a saved Style Profile or customise the caption design for TikTok.
Export for TikTok
Download the captioned MP4 ready to post on TikTok, plus an SRT file for any platform that accepts caption tracks.
Pro Tips
TikTok Caption Best Practices
Use bold fonts for TikTok's visual style
Thin fonts get lost on TikTok's small default size. Bold sans-serif fonts — Impact, Montserrat Bold — match TikTok's native look and demand attention.
One phrase at a time — 3 to 6 words
Short caption bursts match TikTok's fast speech pace and prevent caption overload. CutSnap's word-level editor makes splitting blocks effortless.
Position below the safe zone
TikTok UI covers the bottom 200px on 9:16 video. Place captions in the lower-middle third to stay visible without being cropped.
FAQ
Does CutSnap support TikTok's 9:16 vertical format?
Yes. CutSnap renders captions correctly for vertical video. The preview matches TikTok's exact playback dimensions.
Can I disable TikTok's auto-captions and use CutSnap instead?
Yes. After uploading your captioned video, turn off TikTok's auto-captions in the post settings to avoid duplicate captions showing.
How fast is transcription for a 60-second TikTok?
Under 30 seconds on the free plan; near-instantly on Pro with priority processing.
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