High-Contrast & Styled Badges
Ensure your text is 100% readable over any complex video background with semi-transparent boxes, pill badges, and text stroke outlines.
Add Text to Video
Add text, titles, subtitles, or captions to video online for free. Custom fonts, colors, background boxes, positioning, and timing. 100% private browser & fast server export.
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How to use Add Text to Video
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Upload a video file (MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV, or AVI).
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Type your text, title, or caption in the text box.
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Customize typography: select font family, font size, text color, and background badge style.
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Choose position: select standard presets (Top, Center, Bottom Subtitle) or drag text directly on the preview.
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Set timing: define when the text appears and disappears along the video timeline, or keep it visible throughout.
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Preview with real-time video playback, then click Export to download your video.
Why use this tool?
Frame-Accurate Timestamp Control
Set exact start and end times for your text so subtitles appear and vanish at the exact spoken moment in your clip.
Dual-Engine Architecture (Browser & Server)
Export 100% locally in your browser for absolute privacy, or use our ultra-fast server engine with FFmpeg drawtext for crisp MP4 rendering.
Drag-to-Position Interactive Studio
Move text freely across the video frame or snap to standard 9-point rule-of-thirds grid anchors.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add multiple lines of text or subtitles to my video?
Yes! You can enter multiple lines of text in the editor, and adjust line height and font size for optimal readability.
How do I make text readable over bright or changing video backgrounds?
Use the "Background Style" feature to add a semi-transparent dark box, translucent pill, or solid contrasting banner behind the text, ensuring crystal-clear visibility regardless of the video scene.
Can I specify when the text appears and disappears in the video?
Yes. Use the Start Time and End Time sliders to display the text only during a specific interval (e.g. from 0:02 to 0:06), or leave it set to the full duration for a permanent title watermark.
Does adding text reduce the video quality?
Our encoding profiles use high-bitrate H.264 / VP9 with visually lossless CRF compression, preserving crisp details and original resolution.
Is my video uploaded to any server when I use this tool?
When using "Browser Private Engine", all rendering and encoding happen entirely on your device using HTML5 Canvas and MediaRecorder — nothing is uploaded. When using "Server Fast Engine", files are deleted immediately after download.
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