How to add text to a video for free

How to add text to a video for free

Oct 18, 2024

The interface of the online video editor, elevate.io.
The interface of the online video editor, elevate.io.
The interface of the online video editor, elevate.io.

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If you’re looking to write text on a video without the hassle of downloading or installing any complicated video editing software, elevate.io is the perfect tool. Best of all, it's completely free to insert text into your videos.

Put text on a video in a few simple steps

  1. Open elevate.io in your browser

elevate.io is the online video editor that lets you add text from within your browser, no need to download or install anything. Get started in less than a minute. Sign up and enter your editing space here.

  1. Create a project

After you enter elevate.io, hit the blue button in the top right corner to start a new project.

  1. Upload video files into your project

Simply drag and drop your video clips into the top left panel.

  1. Drag your video clips onto the timeline

The timeline is where you build your video. Add a single clip or many.

  1. Add text to your video

Go to the 'Effects' tab, then 'Generators', and drag a 'Basic text' block on top of your timeline.

  1. Design your text

In the top right panel, write the text you want to display! You can also style it exactly how you want. Change the font, size, position, color, and much more.

Video guide

Watch our short video guide on how to insert text into your videos using elevate.io.

Get started

It's free to add text to your videos in elevate.io. Sign up and get started in less than a minute!