Word-by-word
Word-by-word captions. Let the voice set the pace.
Reveal words with the speech or highlight them within a visible phrase. Preview the difference before you choose.
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See words reveal and highlight
Live style samples. Open a style to try it on your own video.
Styles shown: Punch, Smash, Viral, Reel, Stack Caps, Impact, Kinetic, Boom. Tap any style to open it in the editor with that look already applied.
How it works
Generate word timing
Add your video and select its spoken language.
Pick the reading mode
Try a reveal or highlight, then review the fastest sentence.
Export and watch the saved video
Confirm the timing and readability beyond the editor preview.
“Word by word” can describe two different looks: words arriving as they are spoken, or an existing line changing its highlight. Choose the reading experience you want before choosing a preset.
A single-word effect can suit a short emphatic line. A longer explanation usually needs enough visible context that the viewer is not rebuilding every sentence from memory.
- Follow actual speech
- Check the reveal against pauses, emphasis and fast phrases.
- Correct the transcript
- Fix misheard words before judging the animation.
- Compare reading modes
- Try a progressive reveal and a phrase-based highlight on the same passage.
Do not confuse timing with line length
Individual timestamps make word effects possible; they do not require exactly one word on screen. A preset can use several words per cue while revealing or highlighting them individually.
If a long technical term flashes too quickly to read, choose a style that leaves the phrase visible for longer.
Check the words that carry meaning
Replay numbers, negation and names. In “do not disconnect the power”, losing or rushing “not” changes the instruction. Avoid motion that makes the crucial word harder to notice.
After correcting timing, replay the entire sentence. A word that looks aligned in isolation can still make the surrounding line feel abrupt.
Choose the reveal you mean
| Look | Behaviour | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive reveal | Words appear as speech advances | Reading speed on fast lines |
| Active-word highlight | Phrase stays visible; emphasis moves | Contrast between text states |
| Single-word treatment | A very small amount of text at once | Whether the sentence loses context |
Common questions
Can I make exactly one word show at a time?
Choose a style and cue length that produce that treatment, then preview your real sentence. “Word-level timing” alone does not mean a single visible word.
Does a word-by-word SRT look animated?
No. Subtitle files carry text and timing; the player determines their appearance. Export a captioned video for the designed effect.
Will a faster reveal keep people watching?
There is no guaranteed retention benefit. Use a pace the viewer can comfortably read.
