ShortMagic is a desktop-based video captioning application designed for creators who make short-form video content. It uses advanced speech recognition to automatically transcribe audio and overlay captions directly onto your videos. With full offline functionality, it ensures faster performance and better privacy. The tool supports over 100 languages and offers various creator-inspired styles for customizing captions, making it ideal for YouTubers, TikTokers, and educators alike.
ShortMagic Review Summary Performance Score
A+
Content/Output Quality
Highly Relevant
Interface
Intuitive, User-Friendly
AI Technology
- Speech-to-Text
- NLP
- Machine Learning
Purpose of Tool
Add AI-generated captions to short-form videos
Compatibility
macOS Desktop App (Windows version coming soon)
Pricing
One-time payment: Personal $89, Professional $199
Who is Best for Using ShortMagic?
- Creators & Influencers: Quickly add stylized captions to improve retention and reach.
- Educators & Trainers: Make learning content more accessible with auto-generated subtitles.
- Social Media Managers: Streamline caption production across content calendars.
- Video Editors: Add an efficient tool to your toolkit for caption-heavy content delivery.
AI-Powered Transcription
Fully Offline Operation
4K+ High-Resolution Video Support
40+ Caption Style Templates
112 Language Transcription Support
Style and Font Customization
Template Saving and Reuse
No Export Limits
No Watermarks
One-Time Payment Model
Is ShortMagic Free?
ShortMagic is not free, but it uses a one-time purchase model with no subscriptions. Users can choose between two plans:
ShortMagic Pricing Plans
- Personal Plan � $89: 1 device license, full feature access, one year of free updates, unlimited exports, no watermark, 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Professional Plan � $199: Up to 3 device licenses, all personal plan features, priority support, ideal for power users and agencies, 30-day money-back guarantee.
ShortMagic Pros & Cons
Works completely offline
No subscription fees
Supports over 100 languages
Clean interface and high export quality
Great caption styling options
macOS only (Windows coming soon)
No mobile or cloud version
No full video editing tools
No free trial version
Not ideal for collaborative workflows
