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Add text to video online

Put your message where viewers can see it. Add titles, text overlays, and instructions to your clips, then choose fonts, colors, and placement that fit your story.

Add text to video
  • Make your message visible in the clip
  • Control the look and timing

Text styles for every video

Make every moment clearer, bolder, and easier to follow.

lifestyle video with subtle text overlay
product video with bold promo text
summer video with caption text

Give viewers the context they need

  • Introduce your story

    Add a title that tells viewers what your clip is about.

  • Explain each step

    Use short labels to guide viewers through a tutorial.

  • Highlight your offer

    Put product names, prices, and calls to action over the footage.

How to add text to a video

How to

Open your video

Open the video editor and add a clip from your device. Select Text to start a text layer.

Open the video editor

A video text editor for titles and overlays

Text overlays add written context directly to your footage. Use a title to introduce the clip, labels to name what is on screen, or a short note to explain a detail. You can write text on video online without installing editing software. Start with the words that matter most, then check that the message still makes sense when viewers watch without sound.

Add text to video

Make the text fit your footage

Choose fonts, colors, and sizing that fit the mood of your video. Place your text over a clear part of the frame and use contrast to keep it readable as the scene changes. A short title can use a more expressive font; longer instructions need a simpler style. Preview the result at the size viewers will see on their phones.

Add text to video

Put the details in your promotional videos

Show a product name, announce an offer, or tell viewers what to do next. Adding text to promotional videos makes those details visible alongside the footage. Keep each overlay short so it supports the scene, and give viewers enough time to read it before the next message appears. Use the same text style across related clips for a consistent look.

Add text to video
  • Keep the key details easy to spot

Guide viewers through tutorials and stories

Use text to mark steps in a tutorial, introduce a new scene, or explain an action that is hard to follow from footage alone. Set each text layer to appear when its message is relevant, and preview the sequence so the words do not overlap. For social videos, keep important text away from the edges where platform controls can cover it.

Add text to video
  • Guide viewers through each part of the story

Adding text to video FAQ

  • Open the video editor, add your clip, and select Text. Write a title or overlay, choose its font and color, and position it on the video. Use the timeline to set when it appears, then preview and export.

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