Add Text to Video
Write a line or two, place it on the frame and choose when it shows. Good for titles, credits, a name under a speaker, or a call to action at the end.
- Nothing is uploaded
- Free, no sign-up, no watermark
- Works offline once loaded
Drop a video here
or choose a file, or paste
MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, M4V, 3GP, FLV, WMV and more
Processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use Add Text to Video
- 1
Add the video
Drop the video on the drop zone.
- 2
Write the text
Type your words in the Text box. Press Enter for a second line.
- 3
Place and style it
Choose a Position, the Size as a percentage of the video height, the Text colour, and whether to show a Background box.
- 4
Choose when it shows
Drag the range on the timeline to the seconds where the text should appear, or leave it covering the whole video.
- 5
Add text and download
Press Add text, check the preview, then Download.
Why use Aback Video for this
Timed text
Show a title for the first three seconds or a call to action at the end, using the timeline range.
Scales with the video
Size is set as a share of the height, so it looks the same at 720p and 4K.
Readable on any background
A background box in any colour keeps text legible over busy footage.
On your device
The text is drawn in your browser and the video is not uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add more than one text?
One text per run. Run the tool again on the result to add a second text at another time or position.
Which fonts are available?
Text is drawn in Geist, a clean sans-serif. Hindi and other scripts use a matching Noto font so they render correctly.
Can I animate the text?
The text appears and disappears at the times you set. Animated effects are not part of this tool.
Is my video uploaded?
No. FFmpeg draws the text on your device.
Will the quality drop?
The video is re-encoded to draw the text. At the default Higher quality the change is not visible in normal viewing.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes, in mobile Safari and Chrome.