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.
- Make your message visible in the clip
- Control the look and timing
Give viewers the context they need
How to add text to a video
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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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