CapCut alternative
Free CapCut alternative for auto subtitles
XCaptions is a free, browser-based AI subtitle generator with word-timed captions, animated styles and Urdu support. No account needed.
What is XCaptions, and how is it different from CapCut?
XCaptions is a focused subtitle tool that runs in your browser and creates word-timed captions from your video's audio. CapCut is a full-featured video editor where captions are one part of a larger app. If you only need auto subtitles, XCaptions gets you there in a few clicks without installing anything.
How do I add auto subtitles without CapCut?
Open a video
Longer videos are automatically shortened to the first 10 minutes, and you can pick another part. The video stays on your device.
Generate captions
Only the extracted audio is sent for speech recognition, which returns word-timed captions.
Style and export
Pick a caption style, reframe to 9:16, translate if you like, then export SRT, VTT, TXT or a captioned video.
What can I export?
You can download SRT, VTT and TXT subtitle files, the extracted audio, or a captioned video at 480p, 720p, 1080p or the original size. You can also reframe to 9:16 for Shorts, Reels or TikTok. For the bigger picture, see XCaptions vs CapCut.
Does it support Urdu subtitles?
Yes. You can translate captions into Urdu, Roman Urdu, Hindi, Roman Hindi, Arabic or English. If Urdu is your main need, see the best free Urdu subtitle generator page.
Free CapCut alternative questions
Do I need a CapCut account to use XCaptions?
No. XCaptions needs no account, login or email. Open the editor, load a video and start generating subtitles right away.
Is XCaptions really free?
Yes. The editor is free to use. Transcription and translation run on a provider free tier, so those steps can have their own usage limits and may occasionally be busy.
Does it keep my video private?
Yes. The video is processed on your device and never uploaded. Only the extracted audio is sent for transcription, and caption text is sent only when you translate.
Can I use it on a phone?
Yes. XCaptions runs in a modern mobile browser and adapts to small screens. Video export is the heaviest step, so keep the tab open while it runs.
Try it free
Open the editor, load a short clip and export captions in minutes — no account.