# Submagic

> AI video editor for automated captions, B-roll, and short-form clips

Submagic is a browser-based video editing platform tailored for short-form social content like Reels, TikToks, and Shorts. It automatically transcribes speech into styled, animated captions with emojis while inserting B-roll, transitions, and sound effects. It also includes long-form video repurposing, silence trimming, and social media scheduling.

Website: https://submagic.co/

## What it is for

- Generate animated, styled captions and emojis for TikToks, Reels, and Shorts
- Repurpose long YouTube videos and podcasts into short clips
- Automatically cut silences and add B-roll footage to talking-head videos
- Translate video captions into multiple languages to reach international audiences
- Schedule and publish edited short-form videos directly to social platforms

## Features

- AI caption generation in 123 languages with customizable styles and emojis
- Magic Clips to automatically extract highlights from long videos
- Automatic silence removal and jump-cut trimming
- B-roll insertion, sound effects, background music, and auto-zooms
- AI video translation and AI eye contact correction
- Direct social media scheduling and multi-platform publishing
- Video editing API for automated workflows

## Pricing

Freemium. Free trial available; paid plans unlock watermark removal and higher usage limits

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [AI](https://xiry.app/topics/ai.md)
- Topic: [Video Editing](https://xiry.app/topics/design/video-editing.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web, API
- For: Short-form video creators, social media managers, marketing agencies, and podcasters.
- Alternative to: CapCut, Opus Clip, Descript
- Tags: subtitles, captions, reels, tiktok, video editor, repurposing

## Why it was saved

- [@mike__ai, 23 May 2025](https://www.instagram.com/p/DKAB85ksvta/): Produces professional, high-retention social media captions and translations automatically without manual timing or styling.
- [@sebastien, 24 July 2023](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvFliF8gfPH/): Saves hours of manual subtitle editing by transcribing spoken video into engaging short-form caption presets like the Hormozi style in seconds.
- [@onlyzita, 8 November 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCHYs0WOs3z/): Dramatically speeds up short-form video editing by automating subtitle styling, B-roll insertion, and sound effects.
- [@kenny.vers, 24 April 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6I3L9LIV9a/): Eliminates tedious manual video editing for Reels, TikToks, and Shorts by automatically transcribing speech into animated captions and inserting relevant B-roll and visual effects.
- [@kossolapov_igor, 28 March 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5DxiCwNxhi/): Quickly edits avatar or talking videos into viral Shorts, Reels, and TikToks ready for client delivery.
- [@submagic.co, 19 September 2023](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxYKes5uFsQ/): Automates the tedious process of transcribing and styling animated, retention-boosting captions for TikToks and Reels.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to CapCut](https://xiry.app/alternatives/capcut.md)
- [Alternatives to Descript](https://xiry.app/alternatives/descript.md)
- [Alternatives to Opus Clip](https://xiry.app/alternatives/opus-clip.md)

## Related

- [Captions](https://xiry.app/resources/captions): AI-powered video editor that automates subtitles, cuts, and visual polish. (Mobile app, Freemium)
- [Gling](https://xiry.app/resources/gling): AI video editor that cuts bad takes, silences, and filler words (Desktop app, Freemium)
- [VEED.IO](https://xiry.app/resources/veed-io): Browser-based video editor with automated AI trimming, subtitles, and eye tracking (Web app, Freemium)
- [4 Ways to Use AI in Reels and Video Editing](https://xiry.app/resources/4-ways-to-use-ai-in-reels-and-video-editing): Practical generative AI techniques for framing, decor, removal, and element replacement. (Tip, Free)
- [AI Set Dressing for Static Video](https://xiry.app/resources/ai-set-dressing-for-static-video): Workflow for adding virtual props and decor to locked-off footage (Tip, Free)
- [AutoPod](https://xiry.app/resources/autopod): Adobe Premiere Pro plugins that automate multi-camera and podcast video editing. (Desktop app, Paid)

Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/submagic

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