Karaoke captions that light up with every word
The classic short-form look: a short phrase on screen, and the word being spoken highlights exactly when you hear it. Free, in your browser.
Free to start, no signup. Previewing every style is free.
Karaoke captions work because the highlight gives the eye a moving target. Viewers watching on mute can follow the exact rhythm of your speech, which is most viewers. CapStudio transcribes your clip with word-level timestamps, so the highlight lands on each word at the moment it is spoken, and every color, size, and position stays editable.
When Karaoke Highlight is the right pick
- Talking-head clips for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
- Tutorials and voiceovers where viewers follow along on mute.
- Your first CapStudio export: it is the default style and free.
Getting the most out of it
- Keep the word group at 3 to 5 words so each phrase reads in one glance.
- Star your key words in the transcript to give them their own emphasis color.
- Pick your language before transcribing for the most accurate word timings.
- Drag the captions anywhere on the frame; the safe-zone guides show where platform UI sits.
Questions
Is the karaoke style free?
Yes. Karaoke Highlight is a free style. Free exports carry a small CapStudio watermark, which Pro removes for $9/mo.
How does the highlight stay in sync with my voice?
CapStudio runs Whisper in your browser and asks it for word-level timestamps, so every word knows exactly when it is spoken. You can nudge any word's timing or text in the transcript editor.
Can I change the highlight color?
Yes. Highlight, base text, outline, and emphasis colors are all editable in the Style panel, along with font, size, position, and letter case.
Caption your next clip with Karaoke Highlight
Everything runs in your browser: transcription, styling, and the MP4 export. Your footage never uploads.