Local transcription
Use local Whisper models so caption generation can run on your machine without sending every media file to a web service.
After Effects subtitles
Turn selected media into editable caption comps.
Motion Workbench transcribes selected audio or video with local Whisper models, lets you review the transcript, applies reusable caption styles, and creates timed After Effects text layers.
_2E2-tr.mp4720x1280 | 10.64s | Auto language
Bold BoxReusable caption preset
Transcript Review00:00 - 00:03 Your first caption line
Fade 2 frames | Offset 2 framesCaption timing controls
Caption workflow
Designed for short-form captions and editable typography.
Reusable styles
Build caption templates from selected After Effects text layers, including font, fill, stroke, effects, and basic timing setup.
Timed text layers
Create editable subtitle text layers with fade in, fade out, offset controls, and safer text box sizing for different languages.
Steps
Caption a clip without leaving After Effects.
- Select an audio or video item in the Project panel.
- Choose a Whisper model and transcribe the media.
- Review transcript segments and choose a caption style template.
- Create a subtitle comp with editable text layers and timing controls.