YouTube Shorts Caption Generator (AI)
Generate scroll-stopping captions and on-screen hooks for YouTube Shorts.
The YouTube Shorts Caption Generator writes 12 scroll-stopping captions / on-screen hooks for your Short. Each caption is under 100 characters, leads with curiosity or a bold claim, and feels native to the Shorts format — designed to keep viewers from swiping past.
Why use this tool
Built for Shorts
Captions are short, punchy and tuned for the vertical scroll format.
Hook-first
Every caption opens with curiosity, surprise or a bold claim.
Under 100 characters
Short enough to read in the first second of the Short.
How to use it
Describe your Short
Tell the AI what the Short is about in 1-2 lines.
Generate captions
Get 12 scroll-stopping caption options.
Pick the strongest one
Use it as the on-screen hook or as your Short's caption.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I use these captions?+
Use the strongest one as your on-screen text in the first 1-2 seconds. You can also use one as the Short's title / caption text below.
How long are the captions?+
Each caption is under 100 characters — short enough to read instantly without slowing the viewer down.
Will they work for any niche?+
Yes. The AI adapts the angle of the hook to whatever topic you give it.
Is this free?+
Yes, with a small daily per-IP rate limit since each generation is a real AI call.