Add Text to Video

Titles and captions in seconds.

Drop your video here

Your file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

Open I Love To Edit Add Text to Video, add your clip and type the text. Choose size, color, outline or a background box, and the position. Set when the text appears and disappears, then press Add text and download the MP4.

Put a title at the start, a name under a speaker, a call to action at the end, or a caption over the whole clip. The text is burned into the picture, so it shows on every app and player.

Pick the size, color, an outline or a box behind the text, and one of nine positions. Set a start and end time if the text should only show for part of the video.

How to use the Add Text to Video tool

  1. Add your video: Drop an MP4, MOV, WebM or other video.
  2. Type your text: Write one or more lines.
  3. Style and place it: Size, color, outline or box, and position.
  4. Set the timing and export: Choose when it shows, press Add text and download.

Add Text to Video features

  • Nine positions: Any corner, edge or the center, with a margin.
  • Outline and box: Readable on any background.
  • Timed text: Show text only between two times.
  • Fade in and out: Smooth appearance.

Tips for the best result

  • Use an outline or box when the background is busy.
  • Keep titles short so they fit on phone screens.
  • For full subtitles, use Add Subtitles with an SRT file.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add text to a video for free?

Add the video, type your text, pick the style and press Add text. There is no watermark.

Can the text show only for a few seconds?

Yes. Set a start and end time.

Which fonts can I use?

A clean bold sans-serif font that supports most languages is built in.