Kannada captions in clean ಕನ್ನಡ, timed to every word

Turn spoken Kannada into captions in ಕನ್ನಡ script, timed to every word, with the English words your reels mix in left in English.

Why Kannada needs more than a normal caption tool

Kannada reels switch between Kannada and English in almost every sentence. Generic tools either spell the English out in Kannada letters, blur sounds that look alike (ಳ / ಲ, ಖ / ಕ, ಠ / ಟ), or rewrite casual speech into formal written Kannada. Kool Captions keeps what you said, the way you said it.

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What auto-captions usually get wrong in Kannada

Typical errors that make Kannada captions hard to trust:

Illustrative examples of typical errors, not output from any one tool. Results depend on audio quality and speaking speed.

Kannada script or Roman letters?

Kannada script is the default, and the natural choice when your audience reads Kannada. It keeps every sound distinct in a way Roman spelling can’t.

Roman letters are available by setting Script to Roman before transcribing. The Kannada is spelled out letter by letter, so it reads more formal than the casual “Kanglish” people type; edit a few words or paste your script if you want that looser feel.

Roman suits viewers who speak Kannada but read it slowly, such as second-generation viewers abroad.

Tips for clean Kannada captions

• Give the letters room. Kannada stacks vowel signs and conjuncts above and below the line. Avoid very small sizes and keep at least normal line spacing.
• Keep spoken forms consistent. If you write spoken Kannada (ಮಾಡ್ತೀನಿ, ಹೋಗ್ತೀನಿ), keep it that way for the whole reel.
• Check similar sounds. ಳ / ಲ, ಖ / ಕ, ಠ / ಟ: these are where a quick proofread matters most.
• Names in the names box. Film titles, people's names and brands come out right when you add them before transcribing.
• Digits for numbers. “3 tips”, “₹499” read faster than Kannada numerals or words.

Caption styles that suit Kannada

• Karaoke: each word lights up as it’s said, easy to follow for longer Kannada words.
• Clean and box styles: readable over film clips and busy backgrounds.
• Bold styles: punchy looks for comedy and updates.
• A note on fonts: Kannada letters are drawn in Noto Sans Kannada, a font made for the script, so every conjunct stays clear in every style.

How it works

1. Upload your video and pick Kannada. Paste your script if you have one.
2. Pick a style. Every word is already timed — choose one of 100+ looks, then fix any word or move any caption.
3. Export 720p, 1080p or 4K, made right in your browser, ready for Instagram, YouTube Shorts or WhatsApp.

Everything you get with Kannada captions

Word-by-word timing

Each word appears exactly as it is said — the karaoke style that holds viewers — not a whole line at once.

100+ caption styles

Pop-ins, boxed and outlined looks. Pick one, then change the font, colour, size and position.

The key word, emphasised

One word per caption is highlighted — numbers, money, power words — with an optional emoji and a quick zoom.

Paste your script

Have the script? Paste it before transcribing and the captions follow your spelling, timed to your voice.

Cleaner voice, music underneath

One switch removes hiss and room noise and sets the volume Instagram and YouTube expect; add music and it ducks under your voice.

Export up to 4K, or .srt

720p, 1080p or 4K made in your own browser, or an .srt file for any other editor.

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