Credits Roll Generator
Create professional, butter-smooth film credits entirely in your browser. 14 section types, cast lists with dot leaders, music credits, name walls, photo casts, QR codes & more — plus scroll, fade & slide playback modes. Export as MP4 up to 4K & drop right into your video editor.
Desktop required
This tool only works on a desktop or laptop browser. Copy or share the link, then open it on your computer.
14 Section Types
Mix & match any of these building blocks to craft exactly the end credits you need — from single titles to multi-track soundtracks.
Single Credit
One role & one name, centered — perfect for "Directed by" or "Produced by" titles.
Double Column
Role on the left, name on the right — the classic crew list format. Paste directly from Excel or Google Sheets.
Cast List with Dot Leaders
Character name ........ Actor name. Auto-generated dotted lines between role and name — the classic film cast format.
Name Wall (3–5 Columns)
Dump 50+ names and choose how many columns. Perfect for "Special Thanks", Kickstarter backers or extras.
Music / Soundtrack Credits
Structured blocks for multiple tracks with song title, "Written by", "Performed by" and "Courtesy of" fields.
Section Header
Big centered uppercase title with optional underline to separate departments — CAST, STUNTS, POST PRODUCTION.
Text Block
Free-form centered text for disclaimers, dedications, "In memory of" or any custom paragraph.
Logo
A single centered logo or image with adjustable size — perfect for production company logos.
Image Block
Multiple images in a grid — sponsors, partners, logos and more. Configurable columns, size and gaps.
Spacer
Control pacing with dedicated empty space blocks. Adjustable height with optional centered label.
QR Code
Auto-generated QR code linking to any URL — Spotify, website, Patreon & more.
Scrolling Video
A video that scrolls along with the credits — outtakes, BTS footage or post-credit scenes.
Photo Cast
Headshots paired with names & roles in a grid — square or circular photos, configurable per row. Ideal for cast galleries and team pages.
Social Media
Platform icons with your handles — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Spotify, X, Twitch & more. Send viewers straight to your channels.
Key Features
Real-Time Canvas Preview
See your credits play live as you edit. Timeline scrubber, play/pause, mouse-wheel scrubbing and click-to-focus from any section card.
MP4 & PNG Export
Export as MP4 (H.264) — configurable resolution up to 4K, nine framerate presets from 23.976 to 60fps. Or grab a single frame as PNG.
Fonts
Choose from 20 curated, cinema-ready fonts — loaded on demand and cached for instant use.
Excel / Sheets Paste
Copy a two-column selection from any spreadsheet and paste it — the tool auto-detects the tab-separated structure.
Element Styles (Expert Mode)
Fine-tune every text element individually — scale, opacity and color for roles, names, headers, music labels and more.
Title Safe Area
Toggle a title safe area overlay and adjust horizontal margin (3–25%) to keep text away from TV overscan edges.
Gzip-Compressed Projects
Save your project as a compact .credits file (gzip). Load it back anytime — even legacy JSON files are supported.
Drag & Drop Reorder
Rearrange sections by dragging their handles. Collapsible cards, duplicate, hide titles — full editorial control.
Resizable Panels
Drag the dividers between sidebar, preview canvas and settings panel to customize your workspace.
Undo / Redo & Shortcuts
Full undo/redo history with Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y. Spacebar plays and pauses, and a delete brings up an undo toast — nothing is lost by accident.
Background Image
Drop in a background image and dial in a darkening overlay (0–95%) so your credits stay readable over any backdrop.
Playback Modes & Animation
Go beyond a simple scroll. Choose how your credits move on screen — from a classic crawl to one section at a time with cinematic transitions.
Scroll
The classic continuous crawl. Set the exact duration, let "Fit duration" auto-pace it to your content, or hold the last section centered on screen.
Fade
Show one section at a time with a smooth cross-fade in and out. Control how long each section dwells and how fast it fades.
Slide (H & V)
Fly each section in horizontally or vertically with easing curves — smooth, back-overshoot or a drifting motion. Optional fade while sliding.
Focus-Pull Blur
Add a cinematic rack-focus blur during fade and slide transitions — sections blur as they move and snap sharp when they settle.
How It Works
Add your sections
Pick from 14 section types: crew credits, cast lists, music tracks, name walls, photo casts, social handles, logos, QR codes, scrolling videos & more. Paste from Excel or type manually.
Style & preview
Choose a font, adjust sizes, spacing and colors. Use Element Styles for per-element control. Watch the live canvas preview update instantly.
Export as video
Hit Export to render a smooth MP4 video (up to 4K, 60fps). Drop it straight into your NLE timeline.
Save, Share & Reuse
Your credits project isn't a one-time export — it's a reusable, shareable template.
Save as .credits File
Download your entire project — all sections, styles, fonts and images — as a single compact .credits file. Open it again weeks or months later and pick up exactly where you left off.
Hand Off to Your Editor
Prepare the credits on your laptop, send the .credits file to the editor or colorist, and let them export at the final resolution. No need to share raw text documents or screenshots.
Reuse Across Projects
Built a credits template for your production company? Save it once and reload it for every new film. Just swap the names and export — your layout, fonts and element styles stay intact.
Team-Friendly Workflow
The producer writes the credits list, the designer fine-tunes the typography, and the editor exports the final video. One file, multiple contributors, zero friction.
Perfect For
Ideal for Schools & Universities
Film schools, media classes and student projects deserve professional tools — without licensing headaches or privacy concerns.
Zero License Costs
No subscriptions, no seat licenses, no IT procurement. Students and teachers just open the browser and start — on any device, any OS.
100% Privacy / GDPR
Nothing is uploaded — ever. All processing happens locally. No student data leaves the device. Fully compatible with school data-protection policies.
No Installation
Works on Chromebooks, Mac labs and Windows PCs. No admin rights needed, no software to install or update — just a modern browser.
Real-World Skills
Students learn industry-standard credit formatting — cast lists, department headers, music rights blocks — using the same conventions as professional productions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Export with a black background, then use the "Lighten" or "Screen" blending mode in your video editor (Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut). White text on black becomes fully transparent — the industry-standard method used in professional post-production.
Four. Scroll is the classic continuous crawl with adjustable duration, auto-pacing and an optional hold on the last section. Fade shows one section at a time with a cross-fade. Slide flies sections in horizontally or vertically with easing curves and an optional fade. Fade and slide can add a cinematic focus-pull blur during the transition.
Yes. Alongside MP4 video, you can export the current frame as a PNG image — handy for thumbnails, posters or a quick preview of your layout.
Absolutely. Copy a two-column selection (roles + names) and paste into any Double Column or Cast List section. The tool automatically detects the tab-separated structure and fills in all rows.
The Credits Roll Generator exports MP4 (H.264) using the browser's built-in WebCodecs API with hardware-accelerated encoding — no plugins or downloads required. MP4 offers excellent compatibility with all major video editors (Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut) and supports framerates from 23.976 to 60fps.
Element Styles is an expert feature that lets you independently control the scale (0.1×–3.0×), opacity and color of every text element type — roles, names, section titles, cast dots, music labels and more. One global font size slider scales everything proportionally, while Element Styles give you fine-grained overrides.
TVs and some monitors crop the outer edges of the picture (overscan). The Title Safe Area overlay shows you where text should stay to remain visible on all screens. You can toggle it on/off and adjust the horizontal margin from 3% to 25%.
No. Everything runs 100% in your browser. Your text, images and the rendered video never leave your device. Projects are saved locally as compressed .credits files.
Yes. Hit "Save Project" to download a gzip-compressed .credits file. Load it back anytime with "Load Project". Legacy JSON files from older versions are also supported.
Yes. The .credits file contains everything — sections, styles, fonts and embedded images. Send it to a colleague via email, Slack or any file-sharing service. They can open it in the Credits Roll Generator and continue editing or export immediately.
Absolutely. Save your project once, then load it for each new production. Your layout, fonts, element styles and section structure are preserved — just update the names and export again.
Absolutely — it's ideal for education. No license costs, no accounts, no student data collected. Everything runs locally in the browser, making it fully compatible with GDPR and school data-protection policies. Works on Chromebooks, Mac labs and Windows PCs without installation or admin rights.
You can export in 1280×720 (HD), 1920×1080 (Full HD) or 3840×2160 (4K UHD) — at framerates from 23.976 to 60fps.
Ready to roll the credits?
Create professional film credits in minutes — cast lists, music credits, name walls & more. Right in your browser.
Desktop required
This tool only works on a desktop or laptop browser. Copy or share the link, then open it on your computer.
