--- title: "TikTok Caption Generator" description: "Write a TikTok post caption from what your video says, or burn captions onto the video in the TikTok style. Paste a link or upload the file." url: https://exemplary.ai/tiktok-caption-generator facts_as_of: 2026-10-09 publisher: "Exemplary AI (https://exemplary.ai)" --- # TikTok Caption Generator Two kinds of TikTok captions from one video: the text under your post, written from what you say, and captions on the video itself. "TikTok caption" means two things, and Exemplary AI makes both. For the post caption, paste the video's link (TikTok links import) and ask Emmy to write one from the transcript; the Keywords document adds hashtags. For captions on the video, start a captions project, pick the TikTok style and export the MP4 with them burned in. TikTok's developer documentation gives 2,200 characters as the limit for a video caption. The Free plan includes 500 one-time credits; files up to 500 MB and 30 min long; 720p video exports with a watermark. Credits are used by the tasks you run, rather than a fixed number of generations. ## How to make TikTok captions 1. Paste the TikTok link (or any YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo or X link), or upload the video file. 2. For the post caption: open the transcript, click Ask Emmy and ask for a TikTok caption with hashtags. Emmy drafts it from what you say, and you can edit it in place. 3. For more hashtags, select Keywords in AI Writer; its hashtag section is written from the same transcript. 4. For captions on the video: start a captions project, choose the TikTok style, correct any word and export the MP4 with the captions burned in. ## TikTok captions at a glance | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Post caption | Written by Emmy on request, from the transcript; Keywords adds hashtags | | On-video captions | The TikTok style or any of the 26 caption styles, burned into an MP4 | | Input | A single YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo or X link, or an uploaded file | | Social posts | Covers X, LinkedIn and Instagram, not TikTok | | TikTok's caption limit | 2,200 characters for a video caption, per TikTok's developer documentation | | Posting | You post it yourself | | Free plan | The Free plan includes 500 one-time credits; files up to 500 MB and 30 min long; 720p video exports with a watermark. Credits are used by the tasks you run, rather than a fixed number of generations. | Facts checked October 2026. ## Post caption or on-video captions? The post caption is the text under your video: what the video is about, a reason to watch to the end, and hashtags. On-video captions are the words on screen, for the many people who scroll with the sound off. Most creators want both, and both come from the same transcript, so they agree with each other. Browse the caption looks on the [caption styles](https://exemplary.ai/caption-styles) page, check the frame on [TikTok video size](https://exemplary.ai/tiktok-video-size), or get the words of any TikTok with the [TikTok transcript generator](https://exemplary.ai/tiktok-transcript-generator). Starting from a YouTube video? See [YouTube to TikTok](https://exemplary.ai/youtube-to-tiktok). ## Both TikTok Captions from One Video One upload or link gives you the words for the post and the words on the video. ### A post caption from what you say Emmy writes the caption from the transcript, so it describes the video you actually made. ### Hashtags from the video The Keywords document's hashtags come from the same words. ### The TikTok caption style On-video captions in the TikTok style, or any other style in the library, burned into the MP4. ### Edit before you post Change any word in the drafted caption or in the on-video captions before you download. ## Match the post to the video Style the spoken captions, check the frame, and give the opening a clear hook. ### [Caption styles](https://exemplary.ai/caption-styles) Compare bold, clean and creative caption styles. [Preview styles](https://exemplary.ai/caption-styles) ### [TikTok video size](https://exemplary.ai/tiktok-video-size) Keep the important parts clear of TikTok’s interface. [Check the safe zone](https://exemplary.ai/tiktok-video-size) ### [Video Hook Generator](https://exemplary.ai/video-hook-generator) Draft an opening line around the content of your video. [Write a hook](https://exemplary.ai/video-hook-generator) ## Common questions ### How do I write a TikTok caption with AI? Paste the video’s TikTok link into Exemplary AI or upload the file. When the transcript opens, ask Emmy for a TikTok caption with hashtags; it drafts one from what you say. ### Can it add captions on the TikTok video itself? Yes. Start a captions project, choose the TikTok style (or another), correct any word, and export the MP4 with the captions burned in. ### How long can a TikTok caption be? TikTok's developer documentation gives 2,200 characters for a video caption; TikTok's help center does not list a number. Put the words that matter first. ### Does the Social posts document include a TikTok caption? No. Social posts writes for X, LinkedIn and Instagram. For TikTok, ask Emmy, or use Custom content with your own instructions. ### Can it post the caption to TikTok for me? No. Copy the caption into TikTok when you post; nothing is posted for you. ### Is the TikTok caption generator free? You can start on the Free plan: 500 one-time credits; files up to 500 MB and 30 min long; 720p video exports with a watermark. 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It is built for YouTubers, podcasters and marketing teams; the Free plan includes 500 one-time credits with watermarked video exports. Pricing: https://exemplary.ai/pricing