Real-time AI Transcription

TikTok LIVE Captions
& Subtitles

Build real-time applications with TikTok LIVE data.

$npx tiktok-live-api
tiktok.com/@
Stream offlineEnter a live TikTok username above
Connecting to @ live
Offline
Live Stream Monitor
@
<50msLatency
99.9%Uptime
FreeTo Test

TikTok Live Captions & Subtitles

Add real-time AI-powered captions and subtitles to any TikTok LIVE stream. Works as an OBS overlay, in-browser, or via WebSocket API.

1

Audio Capture

TikTool connects to the live stream and captures the audio feed in real-time.

2

AI Transcription

Audio is processed with advanced speech-to-text AI models supporting 60+ languages.

3

Live Delivery

Transcribed text arrives via WebSocket within 1-2 seconds of speech.

How to Add Live Captions to TikTok Live

🖥️ No-Code - Captions Page

The easiest way. Go to tik.tools/captions, enter a TikTok username, select language. Real-time captions appear instantly.

🎬 OBS Overlay

Add a Browser Source in OBS pointing to the TikTool captions URL. Transparent overlay with customizable font, size, and position.

https://tik.tools/captions?username=NAME&lang=en&overlay=true

⚡ WebSocket API

For developers - connect via WebSocket and listen for caption events. Build custom caption displays, translation pipelines, or AI analysis.

client.on('caption', e => console.log(e.text))

TikTok LIVE Captions vs. Built-in Auto Captions

FeatureTikTool Live CaptionsTikTok Auto Captions
Works on LIVE streams✅ Yes❌ No (recorded only)
Real-time✅ 1-2s delay❌ Post-recording
API access✅ WebSocket + REST❌ No API
Languages60+~15
OBS overlay✅ Yes❌ No
Custom styling✅ Full CSS control❌ No

Supported Languages

AfrikaansAlbanianArabicAzerbaijaniBasqueBelarusianBengaliBosnianBulgarianCatalanChineseCroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishEstonianFinnishFrenchGalicianGermanGreekGujaratiHebrewHindiHungarianIndonesianItalianJapaneseKannadaKazakhKoreanLatvianLithuanianMacedonianMalayMalayalamMarathiNorwegianPersianPolishPortuguesePunjabiRomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSlovenianSpanishSwahiliSwedishTagalogTamilTeluguThaiTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseWelsh

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add captions to my TikTok LIVE?

Does TikTok have built-in live captions?

What languages are supported for TikTok LIVE Captions?

Can I use TikTok LIVE Captions as an OBS overlay?

How accurate are TikTok LIVE Captions?

Are TikTok LIVE Captions free?

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No account required. Enter a TikTok username and get real-time AI captions in seconds.