Burned-in subtitles for your clips
Burned-in subtitles are captions permanently embedded into the video file itself — they travel with the clip, play in every player and platform, and require no separate SRT upload. FrameOS generates them word-by-word from speech, lets you edit them, and bakes them in at export.
Why burned-in subtitles outperform SRT on short-form
SRT files are fine for long-form on platforms that support them, but short-form social video doesn't. TikTok, Shorts, and Reels each render their own caption layer over the video, meaning an SRT you upload may fight with the platform's own captions or not appear at all. Burned-in captions go with the video file and show up everywhere, no integration required.
Edit before you burn
FrameOS transcribes the speech and surfaces the caption text before export. You can retype a name, fix a misheard word, change the style, or reposition the block in a single pass. Once you approve, export permanently embeds the captions at the pixel level — they can't be stripped after the fact.
Animated captions that hold attention
Static white text blocks are the floor. FrameOS generates word-by-word animated captions that highlight each word in time with speech, which keeps eyes on the screen the way live karaoke-style subtitles do. You can change the font, color scheme, background treatment, and safe-zone placement before the burn.
Burned-in subtitle features
- Permanently embedded at export — no separate SRT needed.
- Word-by-word animated highlighting.
- Editable text, style, and position before burn.
- Platform-safe placement (clears TikTok and Reels overlays).
- Multiple caption style presets.
FAQ
What's the difference between burned-in captions and SRT subtitles?
SRT is a separate file attached to the video — the player renders the text. Burned-in captions are baked into the video pixels, so they appear in every player and platform without any extra upload.
Can I edit the captions before burning them in?
Yes. FrameOS shows you the caption text before export. Edit any word, fix a name, or restyle before you burn.
Are burned-in subtitles better for TikTok and Reels?
Yes. Short-form platforms render their own caption layer, which can conflict with SRT files. Burned-in captions are part of the video and show up reliably on every platform.
What caption styles are available?
FrameOS offers multiple preset styles — word-by-word highlights, different fonts, color schemes, and background treatments — all adjustable before export.