Languages
Tamil Caption and Subtitle Generator
Tamil words run long and Tamil captions run wide: a sentence that fits one line in English often needs two in Tamil script. CapsAI captions Tamil speech in Tamil script, then gives you an editor to shorten lines, confirm names and sort out the English words that Tamil speakers drop into conversation.
Start with 3 free minutes. Free exports may include a CapsAI watermark.
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For best results, upload a video with clear speech. You can review and edit the captions after generation.
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Accepted formats: MP4 and MOV, with a 9:16, 16:9 & 1:1 aspect ratio supported only.
Tamil subtitle example: இது ஒரு முன்னோட்டம் சப்டைட்டில் வடிவமைப்புக்கு இப்போது டிரான்ஸ்கிரைப் செய்யுங்கள் உங்கள் வீடியோவை பெற
What the captions look like
Samayal video
இப்போ இதுல கொஞ்சம் மிளகாய் தூள் சேர்க்கணும்.
Spoken Tamil (இப்போ, இதுல, சேர்க்கணும்) is not written Tamil. Keep the colloquial forms if that is how your channel sounds.
Phone review with English terms
இந்த போனோட கேமரா quality ரொம்ப நல்லா இருக்கு.
Mixed speech: decide whether a word like quality stays in English letters or becomes குவாலிட்டி, then apply the same rule everywhere.
TNPSC coaching clip
தமிழ்நாட்டின் முதல் முதலமைச்சர் யார்?
Compound words such as முதலமைச்சர் cannot be split mid-word. Shorten a line by moving whole words to the next caption.
Motivational Short
தோல்வி என்பது முடிவு அல்ல, ஒரு பாடம்.
A short line sits comfortably in a bold style. Zoom in on the preview and check that the pulli dots (்) stay visible at caption size.
What you get
- Tamil-script captions from Tamil speech, with no transliteration step
- Line-by-line editing so long compound words can be rebalanced across captions
- Styles, fonts, colours and placement adjusted on your own footage
- Colloquial forms stay as spoken unless you change them
- Start with 3 free minutes and buy one-time minute packs when you need more
Where it helps
- Samayal and home-tip videos where quantities need to be right
- Tech and phone reviews that mix Tamil with English product terms
- TNPSC and NEET coaching clips watched on mute during a commute
- Cinema reviews and vlogs cut into Reels and Shorts
How it works
How it works
Step 1
Upload an MP4 or MOV with Tamil speech
Trim first; the captions are timed to the file you upload.
Step 2
Select Tamil as the spoken language
There is no separate Tanglish option. For Tamil mixed with English, Tamil is the right selection, and the English words are the first thing to check afterwards.
Step 3
Shorten lines before you style them
Tamil script is wider than Latin at the same size. Aim for one or two short lines per caption and break only between words, never inside a compound.
Step 4
Confirm names and loanwords
Place names, people's names and English product terms are the usual corrections. Change a spelling once and keep it consistent through the video.
Step 5
Preview the font, then export
Pick a style, confirm that vowel signs and pulli render cleanly, position the captions and export the MP4 with them burned in.
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What to do next
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Questions
My video is Tanglish. Should I pick Tamil or something else?
Pick Tamil. Hinglish is the only mixed option and it is built for Hindi-English speech; there is no Tanglish setting. With Tamil selected, English words in the speech may appear in Tamil letters or need a correction, so review them in the editor before you export.
Can I download the Tamil captions as SRT or VTT?
The export is an MP4 with the captions burned in. Separate SRT or VTT files are not available from the editor yet; the standalone converters under /tools work on subtitle files you already have.
Why do my Tamil captions wrap onto three lines?
Tamil words are long and the script is wide, so a caption that would fit one English line often needs two in Tamil. Split the caption into two shorter ones in the editor, or reduce the font size a little. Never break inside a word.
Which fonts show Tamil correctly?
Only fonts that include Tamil glyphs. Many display fonts designed for English have none, and the result is boxes or a fallback font. Test a line in the Tamil subtitle font preview, then pick a style whose font covers the script.
Does CapsAI translate an English video into Tamil?
No. Captions come out in the spoken language. An English video gets English captions and a Tamil video gets Tamil captions.
How much does Tamil captioning cost?
Your first 3 minutes are free. After that you buy one-time minute packs; there is no subscription. Free exports may carry a watermark, and watermark-free export is a paid benefit.
Written Tamil and spoken Tamil are not the same
Tamil has a formal written register and a spoken one, and captions on a vlog usually follow speech: இருக்கு rather than இருக்கிறது, போனோட rather than போனின். A news explainer or a lesson may want the written forms. Decide which register suits the channel and apply it consistently; the editor lets you change wording without changing timing.
Keeping lines short in a wide script
Tamil letters carry vowel signs on both sides of the consonant (கொ wraps around க), so lines need more horizontal room than English at the same font size. Two short captions in sequence read better than one long caption that wraps. On a vertical Reel, three lines of Tamil can cover a face, so shorten before you reposition.
Numbers and currency in Tamil captions
Tamil speakers often say numbers in English (fifty thousand) and amounts in lakhs. Captions can show digits (₹50,000) for quick scanning on a phone, or ஐம்பதாயிரம் if the channel keeps everything in Tamil script. Either is fine; mixing both inside one video is not.
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