Add subtitles to TikTok video

From a TikTok share link to editable captions

• Paste a public TikTok video link. Standard video URLs and TikTok's short share links are accepted; a profile link is not a video selection.
• Choose the spoken language and desired subtitle language, then press Generate captions once.
• Review slang and names, shorten crowded cues, and export the captioned video for your next upload.

Caption a posted TikTok or start with the original recording

A public TikTok link is useful when the posted clip is the version you want to edit. Its existing stickers, captions and watermark stay in the picture. Review slang, abbreviations and the final word of each sentence before adding another caption layer.

If you are preparing a first upload, use the TikTok caption generator with your original file. You can place the captions before any platform overlays are added, then preview the finished video with sound off to check whether the setup and punchline are both understandable.

Match cue timing to quick cuts

A punchline loses its effect when its subtitle arrives too soon. Listen to the clip with the text visible and adjust each cue so it follows the speaker's delivery. Where a sentence spans several cuts, split it at a natural phrase rather than letting one long block cover the whole sequence.

Vertical clips need space for both the action and the words. Place captions away from important gestures and leave enough margin around the frame. Choose contrast that survives changing backgrounds, not just the first shot.

Keep existing overlays in mind

Captions, stickers and watermarks already present in the source stay in the picture. This tool adds a new subtitle layer; it does not remove those elements. For a clean edit, upload your original video instead of a posted copy. Downloaded subtitles are also useful for checking the wording before you publish.