Does smooth.video generate subtitles?

No. You can type captions as text elements and time them on the timeline, but nothing is transcribed automatically.

How long are my projects kept?

They stay in your browser until you clear its data. Save any of them as a .smooth file to keep a copy or open it on another computer.

Can I make a sharp GIF?

Yes. The GIF comes out at the size of your scene, whatever you set it to. Keep it short so the file stays light.

Can I use my own music?

Yes. Add an audio file, and it's included in the MP4 or WebM you export.

Is there a limit on projects?

No. Keep as many as you want in your browser, and save any of them as a .smooth file.

Kapwing vs FlexClip

Kapwing and FlexClip side by side, as of September 2026: what each one costs, what it's made for, and when smooth.video, a free animation tool that runs in your browser with no account, does the job instead.

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Kapwing vs FlexClip at a glance

	Kapwing	FlexClip	smooth.video
Price	Free plan, then Pro from US$16 a month billed yearly	Free plan, then Plus at US$11.99 a month billed yearly	Free, no paid plan
Account	Required to save a project	Required to save projects	Not needed
Watermark	On free plan exports	On free plan exports	Never
Export resolution	720p on the free plan, 1080p and 4K on Pro	720p free, 1080p on Plus, 4K on Business	Any size, 4K included
Projects	Deleted after 3 days on the free plan	12 saved projects on the free plan	Kept in your browser, and as .smooth files

As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of Kapwing and FlexClip before you decide.

Kapwing

Where your files live: In Kapwing's cloud
AI subtitles, translation, dubbing: Yes
Real-time collaboration: Yes

When Kapwing fits better

You edit talking videos and need subtitles, translations or dubbing in many languages, or several people edit and comment in the same project. smooth.video has no subtitle generator and no shared workspace.

Kapwing vs smooth.video

FlexClip

GIF export: 120p, 240p or 480p
Motion: In, Out and Loop animation presets
Stock library, AI subtitles, voices, avatars: Yes

When FlexClip fits better

You assemble marketing videos from stock clips and music, need AI subtitles, a voiceover or an avatar, or record your screen for a tutorial. smooth.video has no stock library and no AI tools.

FlexClip vs smooth.video

When smooth.video fits better

You're making the animated pieces of a video, like titles, lower thirds, logo stings or animated stats, want them at full quality without a watermark, and don't need a team workspace.

You're animating a logo, a title, a product or a stat, want to set the motion yourself, and need a sharp GIF or a 4K video without paying for a plan.

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Logo reveal

1080×1080

A name that pops into place

Lower third

1920×1080

Name and title, on cue

Bold statement

1080×1920

Three lines, one point

Product drop

1080×1350

An announcement that lands

Count-up stat

1080×1080

A number that climbs

Quote card

1200×630

A line worth sharing

Questions

Does smooth.video generate subtitles?: No. You can type captions as text elements and time them on the timeline, but nothing is transcribed automatically.
How long are my projects kept?: They stay in your browser until you clear its data. Save any of them as a .smooth file to keep a copy or open it on another computer.
Is there a watermark?: No, never.
Can I make a sharp GIF?: Yes. The GIF comes out at the size of your scene, whatever you set it to. Keep it short so the file stays light.
Can I use my own music?: Yes. Add an audio file, and it's included in the MP4 or WebM you export.
Is there a limit on projects?: No. Keep as many as you want in your browser, and save any of them as a .smooth file.