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FxFactory Caption Burner

by Noise Industries·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the toolfarm library for handling six common subtitle formats and burning any of several languages straight into the frame, with Metal acceleration behind it.

What is FxFactory Caption Burner?

FxFactory Caption Burner burns captions and subtitles into the video frame, which matters when you deliver to platforms such as Instagram that don't accept caption information as metadata. It runs in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

The plugin imports captions from iTunes Timed Text (iTT), WebVTT (VTT), SubRip (SRT), SubViewer (SUB), Adobe Encore Script, and Adobe Premiere Pro Markers (CSV). A single instance on the timeline can hold multiple languages at once, and a menu selection controls which one is burned into the frame. When it's time to move work elsewhere, you can export captions back to a file in many of the same industry-standard formats, plus the format used by Noise Industries' Caption Converter app. The plugin shares its interface with that app, and it makes extensive use of Metal graphics acceleration to keep added render time low.

Caption Burner requires FxFactory, a free download, to run. It sits at rank 160 in the toolfarm library.

Who is FxFactory Caption Burner best for?

FxFactory Caption Burner is best for editors delivering captioned video to platforms like Instagram that reject caption metadata, and anyone working with subtitles in multiple languages on one timeline.

How much does FxFactory Caption Burner cost?

FxFactory Caption Burner is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Burns captions and subtitles directly into the video frame
  • Imports iTunes Timed Text (iTT), WebVTT (VTT), SubRip (SRT), SubViewer (SUB), Adobe Encore Script, and Adobe Premiere Pro Markers (CSV)
  • Holds multiple languages on a single timeline instance, with a menu to select which one is burned in
  • Exports captions back to a file in many industry-standard formats plus the Caption Converter format
  • Shares its user interface with the Caption Converter app
  • Extensive Metal graphics acceleration adds minimal render time
  • Requires FxFactory, a free download, to run

Tags

#captions#subtitles#burn-in#SRT#WebVTT#FxFactory#multilingual subtitles#video delivery

Frequently asked questions

Does FxFactory Caption Burner work with After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve?

FxFactory Caption Burner works in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, along with Final Cut Pro X and Motion. It runs on Macs with both Apple Silicon and Intel processors. Because the plugin installs through FxFactory, the FxFactory page is the place to confirm current system requirements. The free and Pro versions of FxFactory carry the same system requirements, so the choice between them doesn't change what your machine needs.

What caption formats can FxFactory Caption Burner import?

FxFactory Caption Burner imports captions and subtitles from iTunes Timed Text (iTT), WebVTT (VTT), SubRip (SRT), SubViewer (SUB), Adobe Encore Script, and Adobe Premiere Pro Markers (CSV). When you need to move work to different software or another platform, it can also export captions to a file, supporting many of those same industry-standard formats as well as the format used by Noise Industries' Caption Converter app.

Does FxFactory Caption Burner require FxFactory to run?

FxFactory Caption Burner requires FxFactory to be present on the system and won't work without it. FxFactory is a free download, and installing Caption Burner through it is the recommended route. The plugin also shares its user interface with the Caption Converter app, so the controls will feel familiar if you already use that app. Refer to the FxFactory page for the latest installation details and system requirements.

Is FxFactory Caption Burner free?

FxFactory Caption Burner is listed as free here. It installs through FxFactory, which is itself a free download, and a paid FxFactory Pro version exists that carries the same system requirements as the free one. Because licensing terms can change over time, check the developer's page for the current details before you commit. The plugin does depend on FxFactory being installed on your system, so factor that free download into your setup as well.

Does FxFactory Caption Burner run on Apple Silicon Macs?

FxFactory Caption Burner runs on Macs with both Apple Silicon and Intel processors, working in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. It makes extensive use of Metal graphics acceleration, which adds minimal time to renders. Because the plugin installs through FxFactory, the FxFactory page is the place to confirm current system requirements. Both the free and Pro editions of FxFactory share the same requirements.

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