Add Text to Video
Type what you want on screen, where, and when — and get a captioned video back in moments. Add text to video for social clips, tutorials, reels, or presentations with full control over font, position, timing, and style. Free to start.
How it works
Upload your video
Provide the video you want to add text to — a short social clip, tutorial recording, reel, or any other footage you have ready.
Describe your text overlays
Tell the agent what text to show, where on screen to place it, when it should appear and disappear, and what style, font, or color you want.
The agent applies your text
The agent processes your video and renders each text overlay at the specified position and timing, compositing everything into a single output file.
Download your captioned video
Review the result and download your finished video with all text applied. If anything needs tweaking, adjust your prompt and run it again.
Who is this for
Content creators and social media managers
Add punchy titles, captions, or call-to-action text to Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts without touching a video editor — get scroll-stopping text overlays in minutes.
Educators and tutorial makers
Label steps, add chapter titles, or burn in subtitles so viewers can follow along even with the sound off — ideal for how-to videos, walkthroughs, and online course content.
Small business owners and marketers
Brand your product demos and promo clips with clean lower-thirds, watermarks, or sale announcements without hiring a video editor or learning complex software.
Six prompt-engineering tips that move the needle
Small changes in how you write a prompt make the biggest difference in output.
Specify exact timestamps
Instead of 'near the beginning', write 'from 0:02 to 0:06'. Precise timestamps give the agent a clear target and reduce the chance of text appearing at the wrong moment.
Describe position clearly
Use terms like 'top center', 'bottom-left corner', 'lower-third', or 'centered over the full frame' so the agent places your text exactly where you intend it.
State your font style intent
Instead of naming a specific font, describe the feel: 'bold blocky uppercase', 'elegant thin serif', or 'casual handwritten'. This gives the agent enough to choose a strong match.
Ask for a background or shadow on captions
If your video has a busy or light background, add 'with a semi-transparent black box behind the text' or 'with a dark drop shadow' to keep captions readable in any scene.
List multiple overlays in order
If you need several text elements, number them or list them chronologically: 'First… then… then…'. A clear structure helps the agent process each overlay without mixing up timing or position.
Mention the video's purpose for better style suggestions
Adding context like 'this is a gym motivation reel' or 'this is a corporate product demo' helps the agent suggest or apply a text style that fits the overall tone of your content.
What to expect
For most short videos (under 3 minutes) with clear instructions, the agent can typically apply text overlays within a few minutes. Results are usually well-positioned and readable, but very precise pixel-level placement, advanced animation (e.g. typewriter effects or flying-in text), and exact font matching are not always guaranteed. Simple, clearly described overlays — a title, a lower-third, or a subtitle track — tend to come out most reliably. Longer or higher-resolution videos may take more processing time.
Example: A 45-second product clip was submitted with the following prompt: 'Add a bold white title "Introducing FlowDesk" centered at the top from 0:00 to 0:03, then add a lower-third "Available now at flowdesk.com" in yellow sans-serif from 0:38 to 0:44.' The agent returned the video with both overlays correctly timed, the title prominent and centered, and the URL legible against the dark lower portion of the frame.
Good to know
- Animated or motion text effects (such as slide-in, fade, or typewriter animations) are not reliably supported and may render as static text instead.
- Automatic speech-to-subtitle transcription is not built in — if you want captions synced to spoken audio, you will need to supply the text and timestamps yourself.
- Very long videos (over 10 minutes) or files in uncommon formats may fail to process or may take significantly longer, and results on high-motion or visually complex scenes can sometimes make text harder to read even with shadows applied.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of text can I add to my video?
You can typically add titles, lower-thirds, subtitles, captions, watermarks, chapter cards, callouts, and countdown text. The agent handles most common overlay types — just describe what you need in plain language.
Can I control exactly when text appears and disappears?
Yes. Specify start and end timestamps in your prompt (e.g. 'from 0:05 to 0:20') and the agent will attempt to match that timing. Very precise sub-second timing may vary slightly depending on the video's frame rate and encoding.
Can I add text to multiple spots in the same video in one go?
Most of the time, yes. Describe each text overlay with its own timing and position in a single prompt and the agent will try to apply all of them. Highly complex multi-layer requests may produce better results if broken into steps.
What font styles and colors can I request?
You can request general styles like bold, italic, serif, sans-serif, handwritten, or neon, and specify any color. The agent selects the closest available match — exact proprietary font names are not guaranteed.
Will the text look good on both light and dark video backgrounds?
It depends on the video. Requesting a text shadow, outline, or background box in your prompt (e.g. 'white text with a dark semi-transparent box behind it') usually makes captions readable regardless of background color.
Can I use this tool to add subtitles to a video in a different language?
Yes — you can supply translated subtitle text yourself and specify the timing, and the agent will render it onto the video. Automatic translation is not included; you would need to provide the translated lines.
What video formats and lengths work best?
Common formats like MP4 and MOV typically work well. Shorter clips (under 5 minutes) tend to process faster and more reliably. Very long videos or unusual codecs may produce slower results or require re-encoding first.
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