Auto caption generator for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
ZipClip generates animated AI captions in 30+ languages with word-level highlighting. Pick a style, preview live, export at 1080p, and post.
Upload or paste a link
YouTube, Twitch, Kick, or direct file upload. ZipClip pulls the audio and generates a word-level transcript automatically.
Pick a caption style
Choose from 30+ animated presets — or customize font, color, size, position, and word-level emphasis from scratch. Preview changes live before exporting.
Export captioned video
One-click export at 1080p for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Captions are burned in and perfectly synced — no SRT files to manage.
Why creators use ZipClip for captions
- ✓30+ languages with automatic language detection
- ✓Word-level active highlighting for viewer retention
- ✓30+ animated caption presets with full custom control
- ✓Edit any word in the transcript before rendering
- ✓Live preview — see exactly how captions look before export
- ✓Captions cost 0.5x minutes — half the price of clipping
- ✓1080p export optimized for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
- ✓Works with YouTube, Twitch, Kick links or direct uploads
FAQ
How accurate are ZipClip's AI captions?
ZipClip uses Whisper-based transcription that delivers 95%+ accuracy across most languages. You can edit every word in the transcript before rendering to fix any edge cases.
What languages are supported?
30+ languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Arabic, and more. Language is detected automatically from the audio.
Can I customize the caption style?
Yes. Choose from 30+ animated presets or customize font family, size, color, position, and active-word emphasis from scratch. You can preview changes live before exporting.
How much do captions cost?
Captions consume 0.5x minutes — a 10-minute video costs 5 minutes from your balance. The free plan includes 30 minutes, so you can caption up to 60 minutes of video for free.
Do I need to upload an SRT file?
No. ZipClip generates captions automatically from the audio. There are no SRT files to create, import, or sync — captions are burned directly into the exported video.
How is this different from CapCut or Captions.ai?
ZipClip's captions are part of a full editing workflow — you can clip, reframe, and caption in one tool instead of exporting between apps. Plus 30+ animated styles with word-level emphasis that most auto-captioners don't offer.
Captions that keep viewers watching.
Add animated AI captions to any video in under a minute. Free to start — no credit card required.