How I built a styled subtitles renderer for short-form video

Khaled Alam — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:47:20 +0000

Most subtitle tools stop at transcription. The hard part is consistent styling, safe margins, and rendering outputs that look premium across Reels/TikTok/Shorts. In this post I’ll share how I approached subtitle layout + rendering constraints and what I’m building in CanvaSub.

How I Built ArtifyMaster: An AI-Powered Tool for Background & Watermark Removal, Image Upscaling, and More

Khaled Alam — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 02:00:14 +0000

Hey, Devs! 👋

I wanted to share the journey of building ArtifyMaster, an AI-powered tool designed to make working with images a lot easier. Whether you're a designer, developer, or just someone who needs to edit images quickly, I think you’ll find this tool useful. 🚀

The Problem 🧠
While working on different projects, I noticed a common pain point: most tools could remove image backgrounds, but they often left behind ugly watermarks or couldn’t remove them at all. I searched for better solutions but found most were either too limited or too expensive for what I needed.

That’s when I had an idea—why not create something that handles both background and watermark removal efficiently? 💡

Enter ArtifyMaster 💻
After some brainstorming and prototyping, ArtifyMaster was born. It’s an AI-powered tool that does more than just remove backgrounds. Here’s what it offers:

Background Removal: Fast and precise, even for complex images.
Watermark Removal: This was a must-have for me. No more annoying watermarks on your images!
Image Upscaling: Boost the resolution of low-quality images without losing detail.
Face Swap: Fun and practical for creative projects.
Artistic Realism: Turn your photos into artistic creations with just a click.
QR Code Generator: Handy for those in need of quick QR code creation for personal or business use.
The Journey to 100+ Users in 24 Hours 📈
We recently launched ArtifyMaster on Product Hunt, and to my surprise, we hit 100+ users within the first 24 hours! It’s exciting to see something I built starting to resonate with people.

Some Tips for Building Your Own AI SaaS 🤔
If you're considering launching your own AI-powered side project, here are some key takeaways from my journey:

Identify a Problem and Build a Solution: I saw the frustration people had with existing image editing tools and focused on solving that problem in a unique way. Find a niche and go all-in.

Start Small but Keep Improving: I launched a basic version of ArtifyMaster and then refined it based on feedback. You don't need to wait for a perfect product—iterate and improve.

AI SaaS is Growing Fast: AI-powered tools are becoming essential across many industries. Automating tasks can save people time and money, which is why ArtifyMaster has been gaining traction.

Check It Out 🛠
If you’re curious, you can check out ArtifyMaster here: ArtifyMaster.com. Whether you need to remove backgrounds, get rid of watermarks, or upscale images, this tool can help streamline your workflow.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. If you’ve ever built a similar tool or faced similar challenges, feel free to share your experience in the comments! 🙌

DEV Community: Khaled Alam

How I built a styled subtitles renderer for short-form video

How I Built ArtifyMaster: An AI-Powered Tool for Background & Watermark Removal, Image Upscaling, and More