Last updated: June 07, 2025 answered by Hannah Wright
Have you ever been scrolling through YouTube Shorts or TikTok and notice something interesting: The most engaging videos (AKA the ones that held your attention longer) all have those cool animated captions / animated subtitles?
In 2025, captions aren’t just an accessibility feature. They’re a secret weapon for engagement.
The only problem? They're hugely time-consuming to do manually, word-for-word. If you're a short-form content agency, social media agency, a video editor, or a content creator, having bold and colorful captions throughout your entire video can help you level up your video.
But now, QuickSubs makes it ridiculously easy. No need for tedious manual work.
At first, it's easy to wonder if you might have to manually type out every word (which can take many hours or days). Nope.
QuickSubs does the hard work for you.
Just upload your video, and within seconds, AI-generated captions appear like magic:
Pictured: QuickSubs.com (you can try 2 videos free)
Change your colors and styles:
You know those viral captions you keep seeing with the animated effects and colors? The subtitles that are attention-grabbing with words being highlighted? That’s exactly what it can do. You get to pick the style that fits your vibe.
Whether you want a high-energy motion effect or sleek, minimal text, there’s an option for you.
I started experimenting with colors. Should I go neon? Classic white? A mix of both? The ability to highlight keywords made a huge difference. It kept viewers locked in without distracting from the video itself.
Once I got everything looking right, exporting was simple. No bloated or confusing editing software needed. Just a few clicks, and the video was ready to post.
You can upload your video to anything like YouTube Shorts or TikTok (for short-form vertical videos), and you'll see how much it can level up your videos and make them more engaging and professional.
It takes a video from looking average at first glance to something that makes you want to watch longer.
Here’s the thing: Short-form videos move fast. If you don’t grab attention immediately, people scroll past. Captions aren’t just helpful: they make your video more engaging.
Plus, social platforms reward videos that keep people watching longer. Well-designed captions can subtly increase retention rates. More retention means better performance, more exposure, and ultimately, more growth for your content.
Text and subtitles pop onto the screen with bold colors. Words are highlighted as the person speaks. Even videos without sound make perfect sense because of the dynamic text animations.
Whether you create captions manually or use a tool to speed up the process, fine-tune your style, and see the difference for yourself!
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Last updated: June 7, 2025