How does it handle kanji and homophones (同音異義語)?

The AI speech model uses surrounding context to pick appropriate kanji and kana. If any term needs adjustment, you can edit the text directly in the browser before exporting.

What is the best free Japanese subtitle generator for YouTube Shorts and TikTok?

AutoCaption provides word-timed karaoke highlights, safe-zone guides, fast line editing, and clean watermark-free export for short video creators.

How do I add Japanese subtitles to a video online?

Upload your video to AutoCaption, select Auto-detect, wait a few seconds for transcription, tweak any words or timing, then export a captioned video or download subtitle files.

How do I choose Japanese in the editor?

Select Auto-detect. AutoCaption automatically recognizes Japanese speech and generates timestamps accordingly.

Do Japanese captions support word-by-word karaoke highlight?

Yes. Animated styles like Karaoke and Word Pop illuminate segments as they are spoken for maximum viewer retention.

Can I burn Japanese subtitles into video and download SRT?

Yes. You can export a hardcoded MP4 video and download standard SRT or VTT subtitle sidecars from the same project.

Are safe zones included for TikTok and YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Safe-zone overlays show where YouTube Shorts and TikTok place like buttons and comment drawers so your Japanese telop is never obscured.

Does it work on mobile and desktop browsers?

Yes. You can edit and export Japanese captions directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android.

Is the Japanese caption generator free to try?

Yes. Guests can generate captions for free without signing up. Free accounts receive monthly renewal credits. No watermark is applied.

Can I caption Korean or English videos too?

Yes. AutoCaption also supports Korean at /captions/korean and English at /captions/english using the same studio.

Is AutoCaption free? Does it add a watermark?

AutoCaption is free to use and never adds a watermark. Upload a video, edit captions, and export without paying or starting a trial.

Do I need an account?

No. You can caption a video immediately from the homepage without signing in. Create a free account if you want a dashboard to save projects and manage uploads across visits.

Can AutoCaption caption Urdu videos?

Yes. Choose Urdu for Nastaliq script laid out right to left with per-word timing, or choose Roman Urdu. You can convert between the two inside the editor. Focused landings: /captions/urdu and /captions/roman-urdu.

Roman Urdu writes spoken Urdu with the English alphabet, the way most people type Urdu online. AutoCaption can transcribe directly into Roman Urdu or convert Urdu-script captions. See /captions/roman-urdu.

Can AutoCaption caption English videos?

Yes. Choose English before upload for word-timed English captions, karaoke styles, burn-in, and SRT/VTT export. Focused landing: /captions/english.

Can AutoCaption caption Hindi videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Hindi (Devanagari) speech, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/hindi.

Can AutoCaption caption Spanish videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Spanish speech, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/spanish.

Can AutoCaption caption French videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for French speech, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/french.

Can AutoCaption caption Persian or Farsi videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Persian (Farsi) speech, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/persian. For dedicated Nastaliq RTL Urdu, see /captions/urdu.

Can AutoCaption caption Arabic videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Arabic speech, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/arabic. Dialect results vary; edit any line before export.

Can AutoCaption caption Dutch videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Dutch speech (including Belgian Dutch / Flemish when clear), then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/dutch.

Can AutoCaption caption Punjabi videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Punjabi speech (Gurmukhi or Shahmukhi depending on the clip), then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/punjabi.

Can AutoCaption caption Bengali videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Bengali (Bangla) speech, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/bengali.

Can AutoCaption caption Indonesian videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Bahasa Indonesia speech, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT for TikTok and Reels. Focused landing: /captions/indonesian.

Can AutoCaption caption Japanese videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Japanese speech into word-timed telop subtitles, then edit kanji/kana and export. Focused landing: /captions/japanese.

Can AutoCaption caption Korean videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Korean speech with kinetic Hangul timestamps, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/korean.

Can AutoCaption caption Turkish videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Turkish speech with full special character support (ç, ğ, ı, ö, ş, ü), then edit and export. Focused landing: /captions/turkish.

Can AutoCaption caption Italian videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Italian speech, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/italian.

Can AutoCaption caption Tamil videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Tamil speech into timed Tamil script, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/tamil.

Can AutoCaption caption Telugu videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Telugu speech into timed Telugu script, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/telugu.

Can AutoCaption caption Marathi videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Marathi speech into timed Devanagari script, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/marathi.

Can AutoCaption caption Gujarati videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Gujarati speech into timed Gujarati script, then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/gujarati.

Can AutoCaption caption Vietnamese videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Vietnamese speech with tone marks and regional accents, then edit and export. Focused landing: /captions/vietnamese.

Can AutoCaption caption Filipino or Tagalog videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Filipino and Taglish code-switching speech, then edit and export. Focused landing: /captions/filipino.

Can AutoCaption caption Thai videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Thai speech with word segmentation and tone marks, then edit and export. Focused landing: /captions/thai.

Can AutoCaption caption German videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for German speech (including Swiss and Austrian accents when clear), then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/german.

Can AutoCaption caption Portuguese videos?

Yes. Use Auto-detect for Portuguese speech (Brazilian or European when clear), then edit and export burn-in or SRT/VTT. Focused landing: /captions/portuguese.

Is my video uploaded to a server?

No. Your video stays in your browser. Only the audio is sent for transcription. The finished captioned video is rendered locally and is not uploaded.

How is this different from a regular subtitle generator?

Every word has its own timestamp, not just whole lines. That is what keeps Word Pop, Karaoke, and other animated styles locked to the exact word being spoken.

Can I export for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Export at 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9, or all three in one pass. Safe-zone guides show where each platform paints its own buttons so captions stay visible.

Can I download SRT or VTT files?

Yes. Download standard SRT or VTT subtitle files alongside the captioned video.

Which caption styles are included?

Eight styles ship today: Word Pop, Bounce In, Karaoke, Typewriter, Neon Glow, Badge Box, Heavy Impact, Clean Minimal. Each one supports custom typography, outline, shadow, spacing, and colours.

How long can my video be?

Videos up to 5 minutes are supported (up to 100MB file size). Trim longer clips before uploading.

Word-timed · 日本語 · no watermark

Japanese caption generator for short video

Upload a clip and get Japanese (日本語) captions timed to every spoken word. Use Auto-detect for Japanese speech, adjust kanji or kana, then burn into Shorts, TikTok, or Reels, or download SRT/VTT.

English

Word Pop captions

Built for Japanese creators

Japanese telop and subtitles that pop on Shorts

Kanji, Hiragana & Katakana

Detail

Auto-detect Japanese speech into crisp Japanese script with phrase-level and word-level timing from start to export.

Karaoke timing for short video

Timing

Telop and highlight animations stay locked to spoken Japanese rhythm, giving you punchy YouTube Shorts and TikTok pacing.

Safe zones for Shorts & TikTok

Platforms

Safe-zone guides and vertical 9:16 export keep Japanese captions away from side buttons and title overlays.

Browser editor, burn-in & SRT

Export

Fix homophones (同音異義語), split long lines, burn into MP4 video, or export standard SRT and VTT subtitle files.

How it works

How to add Japanese captions to a video

Upload, Auto-detect Japanese speech, edit text in the browser, export. Fast telop generation without complex software.

Upload and Auto-detect

Drop an MP4, MOV, or audio file. Choose Auto so Japanese speech is recognized with timestamps for every phrase and word.

Refine Japanese telop

Check kanji conversion, split lines for clean reading rhythm, pick animated styles like Karaoke or Word Pop, and reposition text.

Export Japanese video

Burn Japanese subtitles into the video at 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9, or download SRT/VTT for Premiere Pro or Final Cut.

FAQ

Japanese captions, answered

Straight answers for creators looking for a Japanese (日本語) subtitle and telop generator.

A Japanese caption generator transcribes spoken Japanese into timed subtitles and telop. AutoCaption provides per-word and phrase timestamps, in-browser line splitting, animated text styles, and burn-in or SRT/VTT export.

Generate Japanese captions on your next clip

Word-timed Japanese telop via Auto-detect, karaoke styles, burn-in or SRT. Free to try.

Word-timed · 日本語 · no watermark

Japanese caption generator for short video

English

Word Pop captions

Built for Japanese creators

Japanese telop and subtitles that pop on Shorts

Kanji, Hiragana & Katakana

Detail

Auto-detect Japanese speech into crisp Japanese script with phrase-level and word-level timing from start to export.

Karaoke timing for short video

Timing

Telop and highlight animations stay locked to spoken Japanese rhythm, giving you punchy YouTube Shorts and TikTok pacing.

Safe zones for Shorts & TikTok

Platforms

Safe-zone guides and vertical 9:16 export keep Japanese captions away from side buttons and title overlays.

Browser editor, burn-in & SRT

Export

Fix homophones (同音異義語), split long lines, burn into MP4 video, or export standard SRT and VTT subtitle files.

How it works

How to add Japanese captions to a video

Upload, Auto-detect Japanese speech, edit text in the browser, export. Fast telop generation without complex software.

Upload and Auto-detect

Drop an MP4, MOV, or audio file. Choose Auto so Japanese speech is recognized with timestamps for every phrase and word.

Refine Japanese telop

Check kanji conversion, split lines for clean reading rhythm, pick animated styles like Karaoke or Word Pop, and reposition text.

Export Japanese video

Burn Japanese subtitles into the video at 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9, or download SRT/VTT for Premiere Pro or Final Cut.

FAQ

Japanese captions, answered

Straight answers for creators looking for a Japanese (日本語) subtitle and telop generator.

Generate Japanese captions on your next clip

Word-timed Japanese telop via Auto-detect, karaoke styles, burn-in or SRT. Free to try.

Japanese caption generator for short video

Japanese telop and subtitles that pop on Shorts

Kanji, Hiragana & Katakana

Karaoke timing for short video

Safe zones for Shorts & TikTok

Browser editor, burn-in & SRT

How to add Japanese captions to a video

Upload and Auto-detect

Refine Japanese telop

Export Japanese video

Japanese captions, answered

What is a Japanese caption generator?

How does it handle kanji and homophones (同音異義語)?

What is the best free Japanese subtitle generator for YouTube Shorts and TikTok?

How do I add Japanese subtitles to a video online?

How do I choose Japanese in the editor?

Do Japanese captions support word-by-word karaoke highlight?

Can I burn Japanese subtitles into video and download SRT?

Are safe zones included for TikTok and YouTube Shorts?

Does it work on mobile and desktop browsers?

Is the Japanese caption generator free to try?

Can I caption Korean or English videos too?

Generate Japanese captions on your next clip

Japanese caption generator for short video

Japanese telop and subtitles that pop on Shorts

Kanji, Hiragana & Katakana

Karaoke timing for short video

Safe zones for Shorts & TikTok

Browser editor, burn-in & SRT

How to add Japanese captions to a video

Upload and Auto-detect

Refine Japanese telop

Export Japanese video

Japanese captions, answered

What is a Japanese caption generator?

How does it handle kanji and homophones (同音異義語)?

What is the best free Japanese subtitle generator for YouTube Shorts and TikTok?

How do I add Japanese subtitles to a video online?

How do I choose Japanese in the editor?

Do Japanese captions support word-by-word karaoke highlight?

Can I burn Japanese subtitles into video and download SRT?

Are safe zones included for TikTok and YouTube Shorts?

Does it work on mobile and desktop browsers?

Is the Japanese caption generator free to try?

Can I caption Korean or English videos too?

Generate Japanese captions on your next clip