Video Captions - Subtitle Editor & Export
Style and export captions for any video. Customizable fonts and colors, burned-in or SRT/VTT output. AI auto-generated captions are coming soon; karaoke-style word highlighting is planned for Plus.
How it works
- 1 Download FileHop Free · 144 MB · Mac & Windows
- 2 Open the folder with your files It opens like Finder or File Explorer.
- 3 Right-click your file Pick the tool you need — it runs instantly, on your device.
Caption editing and export run locally. AI auto-generated captions are coming soon.
Just 144 MB
Caption Features
Auto-Generated Captions (Coming Soon)
Automatic speech recognition is coming soon. Today you can import, edit, and style subtitle files for your videos.
Karaoke-Style Captions (Coming Soon, Plus)
Word-by-word highlighting like TikTok and Reels — the trending format that keeps viewers watching. Coming soon with Plus.
Local & Private
FileHop runs on your device and works offline. Your videos never leave your computer.
Generous Free Tier
No per-minute charges like cloud services. Edit and export standard captions free, no watermarks.
Why FileHop Beats Online Caption Tools
| Feature | Online Tools | FileHop Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Upload Required | ❌ Required | 🎯 Never |
| File Size Limit | ❌ 50MB max | ♾️ Unlimited |
| Speed | ⏳ Slow (upload/download) | ⚡ Instant |
| Batch Processing | ❌ 1 file | ✅ 1000s |
| Privacy | ⚠️ Risky (cloud upload) | 🔒 100% Local |
| No Watermark | ⚠️ Sometimes added | ✅ Never |
| Offline | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Cost | Free | Free ✅ |
Perfect For
Content Creators
Style captions for TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Reels. Karaoke-style word highlighting is coming soon on Plus for maximum retention.
Educators
Make course videos accessible by editing and exporting accurate caption files. Everything stays on your device.
Businesses
Caption training videos and marketing content locally, keeping confidential material on your own machine.
Why Choose FileHop Desktop?
Privacy First
Files never leave your computer. No cloud upload, no data collection, 100% local.
Lightning Fast
Process files 10x faster than online tools. No upload wait, no download wait.
No Limits
Convert unlimited files of any size. Batch process thousands in one click.
Batch Processing
Convert, compress, or edit hundreds of files at once — a whole folder in one go.
Works Offline
No internet required. Perfect for flights, secure environments.
Free to Use
No trial limits, no watermarks, no credit card required.
When You Need This
Real scenarios where this conversion solves a specific problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FileHop's caption feature free?
Yes. Editing and exporting caption files is free, with no watermarks. AI auto-generated captions are coming soon.
How accurate will the auto-generated captions be?
Auto-generated captions are coming soon. The goal is high accuracy for clear speech, with easy editing for any mistakes. Accuracy will vary with heavy accents, background noise, or multiple overlapping speakers. Today you can edit captions by hand.
What is karaoke-style captioning?
Karaoke-style captions highlight each word as it's spoken, creating a dynamic effect popular on TikTok and Reels. This is coming soon as a Plus feature.
Do I need internet to use captions?
No. Caption editing and export run entirely on your device, offline. AI auto-generated captions are coming soon.
What video formats are supported?
FileHop supports all common video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and 400+ others. Simply drag your video in to work with its captions.
Can I customize the caption appearance?
Yes, full customization including font style, size, color, background, position, and animation. Match your brand or create eye-catching styles for social media.
What's the difference between burn-in and SRT export?
Burn-in permanently embeds captions in the video - perfect for social media where platforms may not support subtitle files. SRT/VTT creates separate subtitle files you can upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or use in video editors.
Is my video data private?
Yes. Caption editing and export happen on your device - videos never leave your computer. When AI auto-generated captions ship, we intend them to follow the same local-first approach.
How long will caption generation take?
Auto-generated captions are coming soon. The aim is faster-than-real-time processing on modern computers, depending on your hardware. Today, editing captions is instant.
What languages will be supported?
Auto-generated captions are coming soon, with English planned first and more languages to follow. Today you can edit and export captions in any language by hand.
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