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Submagic

Adds viral style animated captions, emojis, B roll and zooms to short form video.

Best for Short form creators wanting viral captions

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What it does

Submagic is an AI video editing tool designed to create short form videos. Users upload raw footage, podcasts, or YouTube links, and the platform outputs edited clips complete with captions, extra footage, and cuts. It is built for business owners, media companies, marketing teams, agencies, advertisers, and content creators.

Read more: 5 features and how people use themShow less
  1. Submagic: Auto captions

    Auto captions

    Transcribes spoken audio into styled subtitles across dozens of languages. It matches words to modern styling templates to improve retention.

    Use caseA marketing agency employee prepares social media videos in languages they do not personally speak.

    From submagic.co · image from Submagic
  2. Submagic: Magic clips

    Magic clips

    Scans long recordings to pinpoint key moments and splits them into short format videos. It automates repurposing long material into ready to post clips.

    Use caseA content creator repurposes full interviews and podcasts into multiple short clips for social platforms.

    From submagic.co · image from Submagic

  3. Magic B rolls

    Reads your transcript and automatically places relevant stock imagery or video cutaways into the edit. It allows users to place visual cutaways manually or automate insertion in one click.

    Use caseA video editor hides jump cuts between takes during talking head footage without shooting extra clips.

    From submagic.co/features/b-roll

  4. Auto zoom

    Applies animated zoom in and zoom out movements synced directly to spoken words in the transcript. It offers six distinct styles to add motion to static footage without keyframing.

    Use caseA business owner creates dynamic short form clips from a static camera shot without manually setting keyframes.

    From submagic.co/features/auto-zooms
  5. Submagic: Silence removal

    Silence removal

    Detects and cuts out dead air and bad takes directly from the text transcript. It trims unwanted pauses without requiring timeline scrubbing.

    Use caseA team trims pauses and mistakes from recorded talking head clips before rendering final outputs.

    From submagic.co · image from Submagic

Written from Submagic's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Submagic's own.

Every plan

PlanMonthlyBilled yearlyPerWhat it includes
Free TrialFreeNot listedper accountTry for free, no credit card; limits not stated
Starter$19$12per account45 credits (15 videos)/mo; 2 min/video; 1080p 30fps; 1 publishing profile per platform
Pro$39$23per account120 credits (40 videos)/mo; 5 min/video; 1080p 30fps
Business$69$41per account300 credits (100 videos)/mo; 30 min/video; 4K 60fps; 3 publishing profiles per platform
Custom (Enterprise)Contact salesNot listedcustomcontact sales; SSO, API limits, dedicated CSM

From Submagic's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.

Before you pay

Refunds
Cancellations take effect at the end of the current period with no refunds due for the period already commenced.
What Submagic saysUpon cancellation, access to the Platform will be suspended at the end of the current contractual period, with no refund due for the period already commenced. Source page
How to cancel
Subscribers can cancel at any time via the platform by going to Control Panel > Billing > 'Cancel Subscription'.
What Submagic saysThe Customer may cancel at any time via the Platform (Control Panel > Billing > "Cancel Subscription"). Source page
Cancel online yourself
Yes
What Submagic saysThe Customer may cancel at any time via the Platform (Control Panel > Billing > "Cancel Subscription"). Source page
Renews automatically
Yes
What Submagic saysautomatically renewed for successive one (1) month periods. Source page
Card needed for the trial
No
What Submagic saysFree trial. No credit card required Source page
Data retention
Users can request deletion of personal data by contacting david@submagic.co or using the account Privacy & data page.
What Submagic saysYou can request deletion of your stored personal data by contacting us at david@submagic.co or, where available, by using the “Privacy & data” page in your account. Source page
Export your data
Yes (up to 4K resolution and 60fps)
What Submagic saysSubmagic supports high quality exports up to 4K resolution and 60fps, ensuring your videos look sharp on every platform. Source page
Support
Email, live chat
What Submagic sayscustomer and lead support (chat on the Website) Source page

Only what Submagic's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.

Submagic video tutorials

Make $10,000/m With This AI Video Editor | Submagic TutorialNick Lauer · 15 min
Submagic Tutorial – The Easiest Way to Edit Videos with AI!Submagic Academy · 4 min

Independent creators on YouTube, not Submagic or us. The video loads from YouTube only when you press play.

The free trial

Trial only: 3 short videos (trial)

Questions people ask about Submagic

How much does Submagic cost?

Paid plans start at $19 a month (Starter). 5 plans are listed above, from Submagic's own pricing page.

Is Submagic free?

There is a free trial but no free plan: 3 short videos (trial).

Can I get a refund from Submagic?

Cancellations take effect at the end of the current period with no refunds due for the period already commenced. Source

How do I cancel Submagic?

Subscribers can cancel at any time via the platform by going to Control Panel > Billing > 'Cancel Subscription'. Source

Do I need a credit card to try Submagic?

No, you can start without a credit card. Source

Does Submagic have an API?

Yes.

How do I create short with Submagic?

Upload your video, and Submagic's AI automatically detects highlights, adds captions, and formats the clip for short form platforms. You can edit the result like text and export in minutes. Source

Can I turn a long video into multiple shorts?

Upload a long form video such as a podcast or interview. Submagic finds key moments and turns one video into multiple ready to post shorts automatically. Source

Does Submagic add captions automatically?

Submagic generates captions automatically in multiple languages and applies modern, readable styles optimized for short form viewing with 99% accuracy. Source

What makes editing faster than traditional timelines?

Submagic replaces traditional timelines with text based editing. You can cut, trim, and remove silences by editing the transcript instead of scrubbing through footage. Source

Works with

Integrations
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Google, Outlook, Stripe, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Vercel, Supabase
Languages
123 languages (or 50+ languages supported)

Where this came from

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