85% of TikTok viewers mute audio. Captions boost retention 47%. But external SRT often doesn't show on Facebook/TikTok. Solution: permanent burn-in.
Burn-in vs Soft subtitle
Soft (.srt): extra file, can toggle, multi-language. Burn-in: permanent, shows on TikTok/IG, single language. Use burn-in for TikTok/Reels/FB.
5 steps
- Generate SRT with AI Whisper.
- Open TaoClip Burner.
- Upload MP4 + SRT.
- Customize: font 28-36, white, bottom.
- Burn → MP4 with permanent subs.
2026 TikTok style
- Font 32-40 for mobile.
- White + black outline for contrast.
- Bottom position (TikTok UI is top).
- 30-50px margin bottom.
- Sans-serif bold.
Combo workflow
- Record video.
- AI Whisper generates SRT.
- Edit SRT in Notepad.
- Burn with TikTok style.
- Optional: crop 9:16 + watermark.
- Upload TikTok.