Overview
Snap Captions 2 is a captioning plugin for DaVinci Resolve that turns subtitle creation into a fast, visual workflow. Instead of manually animating text, you get over 50 fully customisable templates - from clean and professional looks to kinetic pop-ins, neon flickers, fire effects, and karaoke styles.
The free version includes core features: auto-generate word-by-word captions, highlight key words with advanced text effects, control phrasing and grouping, and preview exactly how captions will appear before generating with live positioning. Smart animation removes the need for keyframes.
The Pro version adds dynamic workflows to save caption settings across timelines, one-click word highlighting, advanced customisation options, and the ability to modify existing captions in seconds for quick client revisions. A 14-day free trial is available to test the full Pro experience.
All purchases are handled via Lemon Squeezy. The lifetime license includes all future updates at no additional cost, and comes with a 30-day no-questions-asked refund policy. Subscription pricing is locked in at signup - even if prices rise for future users.
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Pros
- 50+ fully customisable caption templates
- Free version includes auto-generation and live positioning
- Advanced text effects including karaoke and word highlighting
- Smart phrasing tools for better word grouping
- 14-day free trial for the Pro version
- Lifetime license includes all future updates
- 30-day no-questions-asked refund on lifetime license
- Modify existing captions in seconds without re-generating
Cons
- Requires DaVinci Resolve Studio 19.1+ (not compatible with Free)
- Pro version required for dynamic workflows and advanced customisation
- Most premium templates are Pro-only
- No Linux support
Verdict
The free version covers the basics: auto-generated captions, live positioning, no subscription needed. Most of the templates that make Snap Captions worth choosing over Resolve's native subtitles are Pro-only though, so budget for the subscription or lifetime price if the templates are the reason you're looking at this.
Reviewed by JérémyLooking for a lifetime caption tool without monthly subscriptions?
Snap Captions 2 costs $8/month or $150 for lifetime. Caption Pro gives you automatic local transcription, animated word-by-word styling, and instant translation into 100+ languages for a single €29 payment, with all future updates included.
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