How do I add text to video online?

Upload your video, type your text, and position it on screen. Choose fonts, colors, and animations, then export. The whole process happens in your browser.

Can I use the videos commercially?

Yes, videos you create with text overlays are yours to use commercially in ads, client projects, and monetized content.

Do I need video editing experience?

No, the editor is built for beginners. Adding a title or overlay takes a few clicks, with no timeline editing skills required.

What video formats are supported?

Common formats like MP4 and MOV are supported for upload, and you can export in horizontal, vertical, or square aspect ratios for any platform.

Can I add captions as well as titles?

Yes, AI generates accurate captions from your video's audio automatically, and you can style them alongside your titles and overlays.

Add Text to Video

Add titles, captions, and text overlays to any video online. Choose fonts, colors, and animations without editing software.

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Text overlays without the learning curve: Add text to video directly in your browser. Upload a clip, type your text, and position it anywhere on screen. No timeline wrangling, no exports failing, no editing software to learn.
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Styled to match your brand: Pick from a wide range of fonts, colors, sizes, and animations so every title and overlay looks like it belongs to your brand. Consistent, professional text across all your videos.
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Captions and titles in one place: Beyond overlays, VideoGen generates accurate captions automatically and lets you add intro titles and outro text, covering every kind of on-screen text your video needs.
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Adding animated text overlays to a video

Titles, overlays, and animated text

Add headline titles, lower thirds, and animated text overlays at any point in your video. Control exactly when each text element appears and disappears. ✍️ Full control over timing ✨ Animated entrances and exits

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AI-generated captions styled to match video branding

Automatic captions included

Let AI transcribe your video and add word-accurate captions automatically. Style them with custom fonts and colors to match your overlays. 🎙️ AI-generated captions 🎨 Fully styleable text

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Videos with text overlays exported for social platforms

Export for any platform

Download your video with burned-in text in the right format for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Text stays crisp at every resolution. 📱 Vertical, square, and widescreen 🔄 One edit, every platform

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